Koobface
Koobface is a computer worm that targets Facebook and other social networking websites. It spreads on Facebook by sending messages and making wall posts on behalf of the infected user. These messages contain a link, which will prompt you to download and install a newer version of Adobe Flash player. However, this download actually contains a malicious file that, once opened, uses your Facebook account to continue posting this malicious link on your behalf, thus spreading the virus. Right now, only Windows users can be infected by Koobface. Once you are infected:
https://www.facebook.com/roadblock/roadblock_me.php?r=17
For more information about the virus or how to keep your account secure, click here.
https://www.facebook.com/help/?page=18937
What can I do to protect my account from Koobface?
Here are a few simple suggestions for keeping your account secure:
- You may receive pop ups asking you to install "security software" which is fraudulent.
- Websites you visit through Google may be replaced with fraudulent websites, making money for the bad guys.
- If you develop websites, passwords to your website may be stolen by the virus.
https://www.facebook.com/roadblock/roadblock_me.php?r=17
For more information about the virus or how to keep your account secure, click here.
https://www.facebook.com/help/?page=18937
What can I do to protect my account from Koobface?
Here are a few simple suggestions for keeping your account secure:
- Only download software from websites you know and trust. Always check and verify the URL.
- Enable a firewall on your computer.
- Make sure you have an up-to-date web browser equipped with an anti-phishing blacklist. Some examples are Internet Explorer 8.0 and Firefox 3.0.10.
- Use up-to-date antivirus software.
- Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software.
- Be careful when clicking on links that you receive unexpectedly from your friends.
- Make sure you’ve setup a security question on all of your online accounts. This will come in handy if you ever lose access and need to prove who you are. You can set a security question on your Facebook account from your Account Settings page.
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