I think the malware issue has been set right.... there shouldnt be any issue now..... Sorry for all the tags that were happening.... !!.. I’ve seen a lot of Facebook malware and virus infections spreading though my friends list lately, I decided it might be better to cover the topic again for a broader audience. Facebook Malware and virus infections takes on many forms, but ultimately it involves interaction with a malicious application that can manipulate your account or spam your friends. Many of these applications appear to be completely harmless – in fact, some are designed specifically to mimic the appearance of legitimate Facebook applications like photo notifications or wall posts. It’s natural to be curious when somebody tags a photo of you, so your first instinct is to click the link before thinking about where it will be taking you. The bad stuff happens after you’ve clicked the link. Typically, you are required to authorize all applications before they can interact with your account, but I have seen one in particular that seemed to automatically approve itself just by clicking on a link. Once a malicious Facebook malware or virus application has been approved, several things can happen. Best case scenario: the application will spam your friends and only be a mild nuisance. Worst case: the malware could steal your personal information, monitor your activity, or spread viruses and trojans to your friends (and even use your identity to do it)..... Learning Process : Don’t assume links and messages from friends are safe: Malware often takes advantage of the fact that you trust your friends. Keep an eye on links and messages from friends, and if in doubt, ask them if they actually sent you something. Most of the time they will have no idea their account has been spamming their friends. Watch the links you click: Fake applications put a lot of effort into looking legitimate, but many of them still carry tell-tale signs of being malicious. If you’re suspicious of a link, hold your mouse over it and look at the URL in your browser’s status bar. If the URL looks strange (i.e. long strings of random characters or pointing to a site outside of Facebook), think twice before clicking it. Expand shortened links: Short links are very popular on social networks, making it easier to share URLs. The downside is that you don’t necessarily know where the link will take you, so consider previewing your short URLs before clicking. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is: If see a link or message on Facebook that claims you can monitor who views your profile or provide other enticing information, there’s a good chance it’s a trap trying to lure you in. Stay updated – Many applications exploit vulnerabilities in your browser or operating system to gain access to your information. Stay safe by keeping your browser up-to-date and installing operating system updates when they are released.... So Happy Socializing......!!!!!
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:54:27 +0000
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