Likejacking Attack
Likejacking attack is a type of cyber attack that is used to spread malicious content on social media platforms. This attack is used by cyber criminals to spread fake or malicious content on social media platforms. The attacker first tricks the victim into clicking a fake ‘Like’ button on a post. Once the victim clicks the fake button, the attacker gains access to the victim’s social media profile, and can then use it to spread malicious content to the victim’s friends and followers.
This type of attack is widespread on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and it can take on many different forms. Some attackers may use fake profile pictures, fake account names, or even fake posts to trick victims into clicking the fake ‘Like’ button. Likejacking attacks can also lead to the installation of malware on the victim’s device that can be used to steal sensitive information, such as credit card numbers and passwords.
To protect yourself from likejacking attacks, you should always be careful when clicking ‘Like’ buttons on social media platforms. You should only click on buttons from reputable sources, and avoid clicking on buttons that look suspicious. You can also use security software and antivirus programs to protect your device from malware that can be installed as a result of a likejacking attack.