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Benedict Collins

Facebook ads for this fake AI image editor were just an excuse to infect your PC with malware

AI.

Attackers have been abusing the popularity of AI image editing tools to trick users into installing applications that mimic legitimate tools that are loaded with malware.

The campaign uses hijacked Facebook accounts to push the applications on social media using paid advertising to spread the malware.

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