Facebook hacking scam in Sri Lanka
Occurred in Sri Lanka on Oct. 7, 2021 at 2 a.m.
Reported by Saahithiyanan Ganeshanathan via Internet on Oct. 8, 2021 at 6:32 p.m.
Reported by Saahithiyanan Ganeshanathan via Internet on Oct. 8, 2021 at 6:32 p.m.
# Social Media
# scam
This report is Confirmed true
and is of
Medium Priority.
Here is why -
A Facebook profile hacking system via FB Messenger has been reported in Sri Lanka.
Lanka Sugar Company Chairman Janaka Nimalachandra revealed the hacking system after his facebook account had been compromised.The hacking system is reportedly activated via a message sent to the friendlist of a compromised facebook account through FB Messenger.The message claims that the recipient’s facebook account has been compromised and his/ her photograph has been misused, urging the recipient to click on a weblink.The recipient’s Facebook account is thereafter hacked as he /she clicks on the said weblink.
Resolution added by - Saahithiyanan Ganeshanathan