How to avoid the new Facebook virus
Published On Mon Mar 22 2010
Daniel Vasquez South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The latest virus threat aimed at Facebook users is capable of stealing personal passwords, including log-in information for banking. The virus comes via a spam email alert falsely stating that your Facebook account password has been reset.
At least some of the emails have these words in the subject line (but expect variations): Facebook password reset confirmation customer support.
Do not open such an email because once you do it will begin downloading malware, including the password-stealing virus. Keep in mind Facebook's policy is not to send any new passwords via attachments.
If you opened such an email or suspect your computer has been hacked, go to Help Center | Facebook.
Published On Mon Mar 22 2010
Daniel Vasquez South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The latest virus threat aimed at Facebook users is capable of stealing personal passwords, including log-in information for banking. The virus comes via a spam email alert falsely stating that your Facebook account password has been reset.
At least some of the emails have these words in the subject line (but expect variations): Facebook password reset confirmation customer support.
Do not open such an email because once you do it will begin downloading malware, including the password-stealing virus. Keep in mind Facebook's policy is not to send any new passwords via attachments.
If you opened such an email or suspect your computer has been hacked, go to Help Center | Facebook.
