A new malvertising effort is using Meta’s advertising network to disseminate the SYS01 infostealer, a cybersecurity issue known to Meta and specifically Facebook users for collecting personal information.
What distinguishes this attack is that it targets millions of people worldwide, primarily men aged 45 and up. It successfully disguises itself as advertisements for popular software, games, and online services. This campaign, discovered in September 2024, stands out for its imitation tactics and the popular brands it exploits.
Instead of zeroing in on a single lure, the perpetrators impersonate a wide range of well-known brands, including productivity tools like Office 365, creative software like Canva and Adobe Photoshop, VPN services like ExpressVPN, streaming platforms like Netflix, messaging apps like Telegram, and even popular video games like Super Mario Bros Wonder.
Modus operandi
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