Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts

Cybersecurity researchers disclosed details of Sniper Dz, a phishing-as-a-service platform targeting MENA users through fake social media offers and browser notification abuse.

• •Fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonate politicians and telecom providers to promote fake offers including free mobile internet and financial compensation.
• •Attackers use trusted link-aggregation services like Linkbio and Linktree as intermediaries before directing victims to malicious destinations.
• •Browser notification permissions are exploited by injecting code that subscribes browsers to push notification systems using reused VAPID public keys.
• •Back button hijacking and tab-under techniques trap users in monetization funnels redirecting them to investment scams and premium SMS subscriptions.
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