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Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

November 25, 2025 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: HIGH

Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.

Key Takeaways

  • ESET warns that social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution.
  • Cybercriminals increasingly target content creators because of their large audiences and trusted platforms for malware distribution.
  • Influencers should practice robust account protection to stop fraudsters from abusing their reach and trusted platforms.
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