“This is a typical obfuscated JavaScript malware which targets the Windows Script Host to download the rest of the payload. According to one of the analysts on the discussion the researcher said that: The malware scam is currently under discussion on the Stack Exchange where the victim has been stating their experience after being tricked into downloading the infected files. Here is an exclusive screenshot shared by one of our friends showing a JavaScript encoded script file which was downloaded once on their device: If downloaded delete this file asap and avoid executing it One possibility is that users receiving such notifications have had one of their friends hacked and crooks are using their browser to target other contacts. It is yet unclear if Firefox or other browsers are affected by the scam or not. This malware is mostly targeting Chrome users. Though just downloading it won’t infect your device but users who are not aware of how scammers target people may click the downloaded file and infect their devices. If you receive a Facebook notification regarding a friend tagging you in a comment be very careful before clicking on the link it can be a javascript malware found targeting users lately!įacebook is undoubtedly the most used social media around the world and that’s what makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals as every now and then users complain about their account being compromised due to phishing or malware scam.Ĭurrently, a malware scam is infecting Facebook users in which they receive a notification in the messenger app and/or in their email about a friend tagging in a comment, upon clicking the link, a malware is downloaded on their device.
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