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Uncovering a Password Stealing Facebook Support Scareware Scam
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Introduction
Scams are on the rise and everyone seems to experience at least one phishing attempt a day. At this point, to most, scams are kind of like ads where they just blur into the background.
Not only are we experiencing an influx of scams but they are getting more advanced and more difficult to detect.
Today I was sent a pretty realistic scam in Facebook messenger. The scammer was posing as support trying to scare me into giving up my password.
This kind of scam is called Scareware because its supposed to scare you into making a bad decision. Like giving up your password to a hacker!
Uncovering the Scam
Imagine the following:
You’re a marketing intern browsing through your company’s Facebook page when bam! You’re hit with this message:
What do you do? Most would simply ignore the message or send it to spam. But it may be so obvious to everyone.
I mean it’s definitely Facebook right? It’s even verified. See? Blue checkmark!
Whether you’re the gullible type, stressed out, or situationally vulnerable, you go against your best judgement or simply follow your ill-informed instinct and decide to click the following:
Then the following page loads:
Ah, a support page. Yes this is familiar. It even has Meta’s branding! Time to click ‘Request of Review’ to submit a ticket. I don’t want my Facebook page to be canceled!
Ok, time to fill out the form and submit my ticket!! Full name, Facebook page, email address, phone number and a message. Seems standard to me.
The following password prompt appears once you click Send:
…and without thinking twice, you enter your password before pressing submit to your unknown demise. You’ve been SCAMMED! Your password is stolen.
At this point your only hope is that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is turned on. If it’s not… your Facebook account will soon be hacked.
Conclusion
Now I know to most this seems like a story that would never come true. I mean come on, look at that URL?!?
But the fact is that people fall for these kind of scams every single day. Plus they keep looking more real. That is why it is increasingly important to stay vigilant and spread awareness around these issues.
If you didn’t know already, October is Cybersecurity awareness month. Check out the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)’s 4 EASY WAYS to stay online.
Now I want to know… what kind of scams have you been a target of recently?
Comment below!
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WP Battle Goes to Court
A Personal Perspective on the WP Engine and Automattic Conflict
First and foremost, I want to clarify that this article reflects my personal opinion and should not be considered professional journalism. That said, we are witnessing a dramatic moment in WordPress history. As someone who considers themselves a bit of a computer and website geek, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the ongoing conflict between WP Engine and Automattic, particularly involving WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg.
Context of the Conflict
While I won’t delve into all the details—I’ll leave that for you to research—this situation is significant. The legal battle could set a precedent for how open-source projects manage trademark licensing and contributions from for-profit companies utilizing their software. My primary hope is that WordPress continues to thrive amidst these power struggles.
Impacts on the Community
As this legal dispute unfolds, it may create opportunities for new players in the WordPress hosting space and potentially reshape how companies contribute to the WordPress core. For instance, the temporary ban on WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org resources has directly affected site updates for their customers, highlighting how these disputes can impact end-users.
The Strength of Community
It’s crucial to remember that WordPress is built on the contributions of many. It remains a vibrant playground for everyone on the web. At the end of the day, the strength of WordPress lies in its diverse community. My hope is this legal battle doesn’t deter individuals from engaging with the platform, but instead brings greater awareness to more transparent and equitable practices within the ecosystem.
Conclusion
While this conflict poses challenges, it also presents an opportunity for growth and evolution within the WordPress community. I encourage everyone involved to remain engaged and optimistic about what lies ahead.
Resources I Used to Form My Opinion
Don’t Forget to do Your Own Research to Form YOUR Opinion.
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Please note that my website and content may contain affiliate links. This means that when you click on these links and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Rest assured, all the products I promote are ones that I believe to be of high quality, and I personally use them as a consumer myself. Your support through these links helps me continue to create valuable content. Thank you for your support!
