Hackers are always finding clever ways to trick internet users, and this time the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370gave them the opportunity to hack, not the plane, but us who use our Facebook accounts and read every news item about the mysterious Malaysian plane.
Spammers are exploiting the missing Malaysian plane to spread malware on Facebook, abusing the mystery behind Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 that has been missing since it flew from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Hackers are redirecting Facebook to malicious websites using a fake Facebook post, which claims that the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, a Boeing 777-200, has been found in the Bermuda Triangle with its passengers still alive and invites users to click on a link to view the breaking news.
The title of the fake video: Malaysian plane MH370 has been spotted somewhere near the Bermuda Triangle. Shocking videos were released today.
When the user clicks to watch the video, the following message appears asking them to share it before watching it:
Warning! The news in question is not true and there is no such video available. We advise you to be careful with similar fake videos and links that are being spread through media and other websites, because their sole purpose is to abuse your network and system. If you have shared or “Liked” something similar, the best thing to do is to delete it from your Facebook wall.
