Artificial intelligence tools are very popular today and this has become a target for malicious people. AI photo editing tools, especially those advertised on Facebook, can lead users to download malware. Such attacks are on the rise and users are at great risk.

Beware of artificial intelligence tools on Facebook!

Malicious actors are using Facebook ads to target AI users. These attackers mimic real AI tools and encourage users to download malware. In particular, AI photo editing tools are at the forefront of such attacks.

These attacks usually work like this: Attackers make themselves look like a trusted source by hijacking Facebook pages or creating fake pages. They then post ads about artificial intelligence tools through these pages. Users click on these ads and are redirected to fake websites where they pretend to download an AI tool but actually download malware.

Online criminals use hacked Facebook pages to scam victims. These attackers pose as AI image editing tools to spread malware. For example, by impersonating a real AI photo-editing tool called Evoto, the attackers get users to download malware from fake websites. The malware gives attackers remote access to users’ devices, allowing them to steal login credentials and other sensitive data.

Social media users should be careful when downloading unknown software advertised on any platform. Such software may be malware and can compromise users’ security. Be especially careful about ads you see on Facebook about artificial intelligence tools. While such ads may seem trustworthy, they may have been created by malicious actors.