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Security Alert: Hackers are using Facebook to post fake Windows 11 update ads to steal cryptocurrency

Feb 25, 2026 09:40:48

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Hackers are stealing cryptocurrency users' assets by placing fake Windows 11 update ads on Facebook. These ads use professional Microsoft branding and, when clicked by users, lead to a cloned Microsoft website where malware is subsequently downloaded.

The malware installs a framework called "LunarApplication" on the victim's computer, specifically designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, login credentials, and other sensitive information. Hackers use geofencing technology to bypass data center IP addresses, preventing automated scanners from detecting the attack.

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