Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new wave of malicious browser extensions disguised as Madgicx Plus and SocialMetrics targeting Meta Business accounts. These extensions trick users into installing them, then give attackers unauthorized access to advertising accounts, financial data, and sensitive business information.
How the Attack Works
The fake extensions mimic legitimate marketing and analytics tools, making them attractive to businesses that rely heavily on Meta platforms for ads and audience engagement. Once installed, they secretly capture authentication tokens and session cookies, letting attackers bypass login security and directly control Meta Business accounts.
With this access, cybercriminals can:
- Run fraudulent ad campaigns using compromised accounts
- Steal stored payment methods
- Access customer and business data
- Disrupt legitimate advertising operations
Who Is Being Targeted
Digital marketing firms, e-commerce platforms, small businesses, and enterprises that depend on Meta Business for growth and operations are especially at risk. When these accounts are compromised, financial loss, brand damage, and erosion of customer trust follow.
Mitigation Measures
To defend against such threats, organizations and individuals should:
- Verify the authenticity of browser extensions before installing
- Use multi factor authentication for all Meta Business accounts
- Monitor ad spending and login attempts for suspicious activity
- Restrict employee access to advertising tools based on role
- Regularly audit browser extensions across systems
Conclusion
Fake browser extensions pose a growing threat to businesses using Meta Business tools. Trust in third party tools makes this attack vector especially dangerous. Organizations must stay vigilant, enforce strong access controls, and continuously monitor extension usage and account activity. Taking these steps helps protect financial assets, reputation, and customer trust.
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