The security analysts at AppRiver reported that they have detected a new malware campaign targeting Facebook.
An AppRiver spokesperson explains “What’s unique here is that this virus campaign is also hitting smartphone devices (specifically BlackBerrys at this time) that have the Facebook application/icon installed. In other words, it’s not just utilizing email, but also triggering the application itself to make the campaign more believable.”
The AppRiver spokesperson added “Since the actual payload is not pushed down until after the infection occurs, this is a great opportunity for scammers to test the lengths of their campaign. For instance, if scammers can hook applications in this fashion, it may be an indicator of what’s to come in the future: an easier remote mobile device security breach. If successful, scammers may one day be able to send payloads to attack the mobile device causing a potentially severe data breach.”
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