Hackers hijack LinkedIn comments to spread malware - here's what to look out for

• Attackers post fake LinkedIn comments claiming accounts are locked for violations
• Links lead to phishing sites mimicking LinkedIn login, stealing user credentials
• LinkedIn confirms awareness, stresses it never communicates bans via public comments

As if AI-generated posts and comments weren’t enough, LinkedIn activity is now also being bombarded with phishing content, experts have warned.

A report from BleepingComputer has highlighted how recently, multiple LinkedIn users have seen comments under different posts, appearing to have come from the platform itself. The comment states that the user has been repeatedly breaking the platform’s terms of service, and that their account is now locked and pending review.

The post also shares a link where the user can “reactivate” their account and “lift” the ban. Those that follow through will end up on a page that looks like a ...