Phishbook Frenzy: When Facebook’s Domain Turns to the Dark Side!
Phishing emails from the legitimate facebookmail.com domain are making waves, fooling businesses into thinking they’re real. With 40,000 emails sent, some companies received over 4,200 alone! It’s a phishing expedition with a twist, as cybercriminals weaponize legitimate services to make these scams look like the real deal. Stay alert, folks!
Hot Take:
Who knew that phishing could be so meta? Cybercriminals have upped their game by turning Facebook Business pages into their personal scam playground. It’s like a masterclass in credential theft, but the only thing you graduate with is a stolen identity. Meta’s silence on the matter is almost as deafening as the sound of 5,000 businesses simultaneously facepalming. But hey, at least your inbox isn’t lonely!
Key Points:
- Over 5,000 businesses were targeted in a phishing campaign using Facebook’s legitimate domain.
- Check Point researchers identified 40,000 phishing emails sent worldwide.
- Phishing emails were sent from fake Facebook Business pages, bypassing security filters.
- Targeted industries include automotive, education, real estate, hospitality, and finance.
- Meta has not yet responded to inquiries regarding this phishing campaign.