Thieves create software to steal credit cards via social media

Internet thieves have created software that disguises the images used for buttons on social media, with the aim of stealing credit card information that is entered into payment forms in electronic stores, according to the "Al Arabiya" website.

Dutch information security company Sanguine Security detected the malicious program "web skimmer, or Magecart script" in electronic stores between June and September last.

To protect against this type of malware, virtual cards designed for one-time payment are recommended.