Security experts from Checkpoint have discovered a new malware-based campaign through Facebook leveraging an image obfuscation trick dubbed ImageGate. The attackers have devised a method to embed malicious code into an image file and successfully upload it to the social media platform bypassing security controls. The Locky Ransomware is spread via a downloader, experts noticed that it is able to bypass Facebook defense measures by pretending to be a harmless image file. The technique is not considered insidious for tech-savvy users, anyway, it represents a serious threat for users.”]
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