Facebook Ad Scam Tricks Investors with Fake Messages and Malware Disguised as ‘Verified Facebook App’

Cybercriminals are once again exploiting Facebook’s ad platform in a malicious campaign that lures users into downloading malware under the guise of resolving fake account problems. This time, they’re using brands like Binance and TradingView to grab the attention of investors and traders, leading victims to install a phony Facebook “desktop application.”

What’s Happening?

According to Bitdefender researcher Andreea Olariu, users are being exposed to malicious sponsored ads in Facebook’s righ