Assuming it was genuine, we clicked the link, which redirected us to a website for filling out a small survey. A page could be sold for a hefty sum, depending on the number of followers.The page can also be directly monetied. Typically, these pages can be retrieved in a period of two weeks, but in some instances it is far tougher. When a user shares details unknowingly, Facebook or any other social media network cannot help.”India is among the top three countries targeted for phishing attacks, according to a report by network security firm RSA. “We encourage people to be vigilant about the security and not to accept suspicious requests and report suspected phishing messages,” the spokesperson said.

Source: Economic Times May 03, 2019 02:37 UTC