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# [LinkedIn becomes a 'weapon': Hackers quietly spread malware through private messages](https://blog.fiscybersec.com/linkedin-becomes-a-weapon-hackers-quietly-spread-malware-through-private-messages?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A LinkedIn private message attack campaign was recently reported to have a significant impact on business systems and users worldwide.

Jan 26 · 5 min read · blog.fiscybersec.com  
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