The week of August 4 to August 10, 2025, witnessed a surge in significant cybersecurity incidents, highlighting the evolving threat landscape.

Phishing attacks specifically targeted Facebook users during this period, employing fake login pages to steal credentials and underscoring the necessity for user education on recognizing such threats.

On August 7, a phishing campaign aimed at Facebook users was reported, indicating a troubling rise in social media scams.

Additionally, the LikeJack Trojan exploited social media through clickjacking techniques, misleading users into promoting malicious content without their consent.

Malwarebytes identified a malware campaign on the same day, utilizing the LikeJack Trojan to trick users into liking Facebook posts via compromised blogspot pages.

On August 7, it was revealed that hackers successfully exploited employees at major companies like Google and Adidas through a phone scam to access Salesforce data.

This incident emphasized vulnerabilities in cloud service security and the urgent need for enhanced protective measures.

In a related legal development, a jury ruled that Meta unlawfully accessed sensitive data from the Flo app, designed for women's reproductive health tracking, without user consent.

This ruling raised substantial privacy concerns and potential legal implications for Meta, which faced backlash for its actions.

In the realm of mobile security, Malwarebytes received the MRG Effitas Android 360° certification, underscoring the importance of robust defenses against evolving mobile threats.

To enhance mobile and social media security, experts recommend timely updates, comprehensive security solutions, and vigilance regarding suspicious communications.

Furthermore, the FBI alerted the public about QR code scams sent via physical mail, illustrating a shift in cybercriminal tactics to target individuals through traditional methods.