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Facebook Malware Infects 10,000 Users in Two Days - BetaNews

July 7, 2016

Facebook Malware Infects 10,000 Users in Two Days - BetaNews

_BetaNews_, July 7, 2016
A new malware was spotted by security researchers at Kaspersky Lab, targeting Facebook users. According to the report, there have been 10,000 victims in two days. "Two aspects of this attack stand out. Firstly, the delivery of the malware was extremely efficient, reaching thousands of users in only 48 hours. Secondly, the response from consumers and the media was almost as fast. Their reaction raised awareness of the campaign and drove prompt action and investigation by the providers concerned", says Ido Naor, senior security researcher, Global Research and Analysis Team, Kaspersky Lab.

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Facebook Malware Infects 10,000 Users in Two Days - BetaNews

Facebook Malware Infects 10,000 Users in Two Days - BetaNews
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