6 Ways Your Phone Tracks You
Have you ever casually talked about a product or service while your phone was nearby and suddenly started seeing ads on your social media feed? Your phone is listening. If that concerns you, this should worry you: your devices are tracking you too! From the phone itself to the apps you download and access, there […]
When Your Facebook Or Other Online Account Gets Hacked, Who’s Responsible For The Losses?
Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling site via their account and removed the rightful owner as the admin, causing the firm’s entire Facebook account to be shut down. […]
The Startling Reality of Hacked Online Accounts: Who Really Pays the Price?
In the vast digital landscape, the tales of hacked online accounts often strike fear and confusion. Let’s delve into two gripping incidents that shed light on the aftermath faced by firms and individuals, uncovering the true responsibility behind these losses. The Financial Fallout: A CEO’s Shocking Encounter Imagine a successful marketing firm’s CEO […]
Recovering Trust: Meta’s Refund Initiatives for Advertising Glitch Provide Relief to Affected Advertisers
Imagine putting money into an ad plan and having a tech issue cause costs to skyrocket. This issue hit many businesses when Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, faced a large glitch. The unexpected surprise On April 23, 2023, a tech issue caused problems for businesses using Facebook for ads. This glitch forced […]
Maximize Your Business Potential with a Social Media Marketing Strategy
Creating a social media marketing strategy for your business means maximizing business potential. If you’re using social media platforms without a strategy, you’re missing a big opportunity for growth. Why You Need a Strategy A good social media strategy brings several benefits to your business. Customer Growth and Retention Social platforms allow an unprecedented amount […]
Why Content Marketing Is the Future of Advertising
Televisions, billboards, and the internet bombard people with advertisements and marketing ploys. This development has led to over 65 million people using ad-blockers to reduce interruptions in their interests. Those who aren’t as tech-savvy may feel stuck with constant information about services and items they don’t care about. Now, businesses want to create an environment […]
S1deload Stealer Malware
A new malware campaign on Facebook and YouTube is making headlines. S1deload Stealer hijacks these social media accounts, mines cryptocurrency, and spreads itself. Discover what business owners need to know about this malware. How the Malware Installs Itself S1deload Stealer is hidden within photo files with adult themes. The attackers use social engineering to post […]
New Phishing Scheme Using Fake Copyright Infringement Notices
A new phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by cybersecurity firm Trustwave. In this campaign, hackers use fake copyright infringement notices to trick users into giving away their account details. The phishing messages claim that Facebook will delete the user’s account within 48 hours unless they fill out an appeal form to protect […]
Hackers Are Stealing Facebook Accounts With Malicious Messenger Bots
Researchers at Trustwave have shed light on a recently discovered phishing campaign revolving around Facebook Messenger bots. If you don’t spend much time on social media, chatbots are programs designed to impersonate live people and are usually relegated the task of answering simple questions as a form of triage customer support. If the bot can’t […]
Massive Phishing Attack Scammed Millions Of Facebook Messenger Users
According to research conducted by the cybersecurity firm PIXM, there is a massive phishing campaign that peaked in April and May of this year (2022) and it is still ongoing. The campaign has lured millions of unsuspecting users to phishing pages by abusing Facebook and Facebook Messenger and tricking users into entering their account credentials. […]