Hackers Use Fake AI Art Pages to Trick 1 Million Facebook Users into Downloading Data-Stealing Malware
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Hackers are using fake Facebook pages and ads to trick people into downloading malware that steals personal information. They impersonate popular AI services like MidJourney to seem legitimate.
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A fake MidJourney Facebook page amassed over 1.2 million followers before being taken down after nearly a year. It promoted fake desktop apps and NFT art opportunities to distribute malware.
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The malware steals browsing data like login credentials, cryptocurrency wallet info, and credit card details, which is then sold online or used for further fraud.
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The campaigns targeted 25-55 year old men in Europe. Instead of Google Drive, the hackers use fake sites mimicking MidJourney's real site to distribute malware hidden as browser extensions.
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Even after takedowns, new impersonator pages quickly appear, showing how social networks enable these campaigns to persist and malware to spread unchecked to extensive damages.