Cybercriminals are utilizing targeted Facebook ads for fraudulent AI video generators to spread malware, specifically affecting social media users. Mandiant's report highlights a campaign that simulates legitimate AI tools, luring users to fake sites where malicious payloads, including infostealers and backdoors, are deployed. Notably, over 30 such malicious ads have been identified, particularly on Facebook, reaching millions, including 2.3 million in the EU alone. Users are warned to verify the authenticity of AI tools to prevent becoming victims of this ongoing threat linked to Vietnamese cybercriminals.
Cybercriminals have been posting Facebook ads for fake AI video generators to distribute malware, aiming to lure users into visiting malicious websites.
Mandiant found ads for over 30 such malicious websites, primarily on Facebook, with a few on LinkedIn, attracting millions of users.
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