Malware do Facebook

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Facebook[1] malware[3] refers to the different types of malicious software that specifically target Facebook users. This includes phishing attacks that have become more prevalent in the 2010s and the use of deceptive URLs designed to trick users. Notable incidents include the spread of the Dorkbot malware variant through Facebook’s chat service in 2013 and the Koobface worm that spread through Facebook and MySpace[4] in 2008. Facebook has responded to these threats by hiring grey hat[2] hackers, such as George Hotz, and initiating a Bug Bounty Program in 2011 that rewards those who report security[5] holes. The company has also disabled accounts linked to state-sponsored malware, such as those operated by North Koreans. Efforts are ongoing to specifically target users involved in malware attacks.

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1. Facebook ( Facebook ) O Facebook, atualmente conhecido como Meta Platforms, é uma grande empresa da Internet que começou como uma plataforma de rede social. Fundado por Mark Zuckerberg em 2004, o Facebook expandiu-se rapidamente de Harvard para outras universidades e, mais tarde, para o público em geral, tornando-se um fenómeno global. É conhecido pela sua interface de fácil utilização e por várias funcionalidades, como os Grupos, a Plataforma para Programadores e o Facebook Dating. Apesar de ser criticado por questões como a violação da privacidade e a difusão de notícias falsas, o Facebook continua a ser um ator dominante no mundo online. Fez progressos significativos no domínio da tecnologia, incluindo o desenvolvimento do seu sistema único de armazenamento de dados, a utilização de PHP na sua plataforma e o lançamento da linguagem de programação Hack. Nos últimos anos, a empresa mudou o seu foco para o metaverso, um espaço de realidade virtual onde os utilizadores podem interagir com um ambiente gerado por computador.
2. grey hat. The term "Grey Hat" is used within the context of computer security and hacking. First appearing in 1996, the term has been defined and redefined by various hacker groups and communities over the years. A grey hat hacker is known for their ethical yet sometimes legally questionable practices. They often identify and expose security vulnerabilities, prompting improvements in cybersecurity. Grey hat techniques also appear in the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), where they refer to strategies that, while not outright banned, may still be considered unethical. The grey hat community is a diverse one, sharing knowledge through various platforms and grappling with the ethical implications of their work. It's important to understand that while grey hat practices can lead to advancements in security, they must be balanced with respect for privacy rights.
Malware do Facebook (Wikipédia)

O social media platform e serviço de redes sociais Facebook has been affected multiple times over its history by intentionally harmful software. Known as malware, these pose particular challenges both to users of the platform as well as to the personnel of the tech-company itself. Fighting the entities that create these is a topic of ongoing malware analysis.

An individual displays the "White Hat" debit card that Facebook gives to certain researchers who report security bugs.
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