Facebook says apps designed to steal your account information are disguised as photo editors, games, VPN services, business apps and other utilities. abc15
The apps are disguised as photo editors, games, VPN services, business apps and other utilities, Facebook stated.
The social media platform claims the app developers publish fake reviews to bury legitimate reviews that warn about the"malicious nature of the apps."People who believe their information was compromised are encouraged to delete the app and create a new Facebook password, enable two-factor authentication and turn on log-in alerts.
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