Meta Exposes Iranian Hacker Group Targeting Facebook Users

Meta has publicly exposed an Iranian hacker group that conducted a series of sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Facebook users. The group, believed to be linked to Iran’s government, created fake profiles and impersonated trusted contacts to trick users into revealing their login credentials. Once accessed, these compromised accounts were used to gather sensitive information and spread further phishing links. The hacker group’s activities were aimed primarily at individuals and organizations in the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on espionage and intelligence gathering. Meta’s security team identified and disrupted the network, blocking associated accounts and notifying users who were targeted. This exposure highlights the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks on social media platforms, and Meta has reiterated its commitment to enhancing user security and combating malicious activities. Users are advised to remain vigilant and enable additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to protect their accounts.