How do phishing attacks infiltrate social media platforms?

Phishing attacks infiltrate social media platforms by tricking users into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected attachments disguised as legitimate content, such as messages from friends or notifications from trusted sources. Attackers often create fake profiles or use compromised accounts to spread malware, steal login credentials, or collect personal information from unsuspecting users. By exploiting trust and curiosity, phishing attacks on social media can lead to unauthorized access to accounts, financial fraud, identity theft, and the further spread of malware through compromised accounts and networks.