“Hackers have concealed “phishing codes” in good morning images; receiving one could expose your private information – warning by Olga NikolaevnasF”
What FACTLY found
There are no news reports or official information from government agencies about hackers stealing private information through messages like “good morning” or “good evening.” Similar messages have been circulating on social media since 2017. Furthermore, there is no evidence of the existence of any media outlet named Shanghai International News. However, there is a risk of personal information theft through any image or message containing phishing codes
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 24 February 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 28 February 2024, 4 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/SANCHEZCARLOS888/posts/pfbid0pVA1iveARGswnVSkXjrAu1yqVWPBHotfwAq…
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.