Sophisticated Facebook account theft tricks, users should be careful to avoid 'slipping through the net'

According to MalwareBytes, the most common form is a fake message or email from Facebook, Meta or security services, with the content warning that the account is at risk of being locked. These messages often ask users to verify information or click on a link to "protect the account".

If done, the victim will be taken to a fake Facebook login page, where all personal information, passwords, and even two-factor authentication codes can be stolen. In some cases, the malware will even download itself, taking control of the device.

Users need to be vigilant against increasingly sophisticated scams.

MalwareBytes said that in the fake emails, every link - from the "Report User" and "Unsubscribe" buttons to the hidden email address at the bottom of the message - leads to a single purpose: opening an email program with pre-written content to trick users into sending personal information to the scammer.

Facebook recommends that users never click on any links or attachments in security alerts unless they are sure the source is official. Valid Facebook and Meta email addresses only include: fb.com, facebook.com, facebookmail.com, meta.com, metamail.com . If the email comes from an unfamiliar domain such as a shoe business, travel agency, or Gmail account, delete it immediately and do not respond.

Signs that your account may have been hijacked include being unable to log in, friends receiving strange messages or content from your account, automatically following strangers, or unusual activity in your logs. Additionally, users should be especially wary of messages urging immediate action, asking for passwords or personal information - these are almost certainly scams.

To protect your account, experts recommend enabling two-factor authentication, regularly checking for login activity, setting a strong password, and not sharing your login information. If you discover your account has been compromised, visit Facebook's official support page to restore control at: https://www.facebook.com/help.

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