NORTONLIFELOCK REPORT SHOWS FACEBOOK IMITATED BY 75 PERCENT PHISHING ATTEMPTS
In
their full-year analysis, published in the quarterly Consumer Cyber Safety
Pulse Report via Norton Labs, it stated that about 75 percent of phishing
websites pose as Facebook. This leads victims to enter their login details into
the counterfeit page, giving cybercriminals privileged access.
The
report detailed new ways cybercriminals used to trick social media users. An
outline of the most used tactics includes, but are not limited to, social media
users being locked out of their accounts for violations; using follower
generators that promise users an increase in followers; and making users log
into their accounts to gain, or not lose, their verification status.
“Threat
actors use social media for phishing attacks because it’s a
low-effort and high
return way to target billions of people around the world…As
social media is intertwined in our daily lives, it’s key to know how to spot
the signs of a scam and keep a sharp eye on where requests for your information
are coming from. Even better, consider strong, multi-layered security that can
be on the lookout for you, too.”, comments from Head of Technology at
NortonLifeLock, Darren Shou.
Furthermore,
Norton has been able to counter over 900 million cybersecurity threats
worldwide, with an average of 10 million within a day between April and June
this year. The firm has also encouraged internet users to be aware of the many
scam attempts that “separate you from your money or personal information.”
These scams may include but are not limited to, deepfakes, romance scams, and
crypto scams.
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