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galaga Next trend in viruses: hitting web apps. I mean, we're already there in a way, but wait until you need to install Norton on your Gmail and Facebook accounts.
Koobface virus hits Facebook
Webware.com —
... Koobface includes a bot-like component that could install other malicious apps at a later time.
Facebook's Schnitt said, "Only a very small percentage of Facebook users have been affected and we're working quickly to update our security systems to minimize any further impact, including resetting passwords on infected accounts, removing the spam messages, and coordinating with third parties to remove redirects to malicious content elsewhere on the Web."
Facebook has posted instructions on how to remove the infection.
McAfee's Schmugar said this attack ...
'Koobface' virus spreading fast on Facebook
L.A. Times Tech Blog —
... Facebook has posted limited instructions about how to remove the virus on its security page: In essence, users should install one of several available anti-virus programs, and be sure to change your Facebook password ...
How to remove the 'Koobface' worm
Web User | News —
... . Web User recommends restarting your PC in safe mode - you'll find this option by pressing the F8 key when you reboot your PC - and then running a full scan of your system using your existing security software. www.facebook.com/security ...
Koobface Virus Still Making The Rounds On Facebook
TechCrunch —
... Facebook only says on their Security page that users should use the latest antivirus software and change their password if they’ve been affected. The company also appears to be resetting passwords pro-actively and notifying users per e-mail about the possibility of having a virus on board. It’s unclear how many of the social network’s 120+ million users have been hit with the virus. ...
'Koobface' Virus Attacks Facebook
Wired: Epicenter —
... Should your PC be infected the Koobface worm, the Facebook security blog suggests resetting your password and running updated anti-virus software to purge the worm from your system. ...
Worm Rains on Facebook's Parade
WebProNews Feed —
... on two variants of Koobface back in July. One variant targeted Facebook, while the other targeted MySpace. Facebook's security page says, "We're currently helping our users with the recently discovered "Koobface" worm and phishing sites. If your account has recently been used to send spam, please visit one of the online antivirus scanners from the Helpful Links list, and reset your password here." The links list is as follows: ...
Facebook Virus Turns Your Computer into a Zombie
Today @ PC World —
... Dwarf On The Street; Examiners Caught Downloading Grades From The Internet; You must see it!!! LOL. My friend catched you on hidden cam; Is it really celebrity? Funny Moments . My own "Koobface" attack came in an e-mail entitled, lool, yoour blushingg afce is so funny! Checkk out . Obviously, Paris Hilton never threw dwarves, and in all likelihood, my 26-year-old friend knows how to spell more than two words. These are clear indicators you're being attacked. Facebook has posted instructions about how to remove the "Koobface" virus: give your computer an antivirus scrub-down ...
'Koobface' Virus Attacks Facebook
Tech Observer —
... Should your PC be infected the Koobface worm, the Facebook security blog suggests resetting your password and running updated anti-virus software to purge the worm from your system. ...
Facebook Hit by Koobface Virus
Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim —
... Facebook is aware of the problem, and asks users who have received the virus message to reset their password and scan their computers for the virus. ...
Facebook Worm Comes From Infected Friends
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs —
... are generally well protected from this and similar viruses." The company has posted information on its security page to help users. Craig Schmugar, a McAfee Avert Labs researcher, published ...
Koobface Virus Turns Up on Facebook
eWeek - RSS Feeds —
... tend to let their guard down. They think you've got to log in with an account, so there is no way that worms and other viruses could infect them," Boyd said. Social network MySpace, owned by News Corp, was hit by a version of Koobface in August and used security technology to eradicate it, according to a company spokeswoman. The virus has not cropped up since then, she said. Privately held Facebook has told members to delete contaminated e-mails and has posted directions at www.facebook.com/security on how to clean infected computers. Richard Larmer, chief executive of RLM ...
The Facebook Virus Spreads: No Social Network is Safe
ReadWriteWeb —
... How To Protect Yourself From Koobface
Besides doing the obvious - running an up-to-date antivirus, security patches, and firewalls - you should be on the look out for the following:
A sample spam message:
The malicious site:
The warning message:
You should also keep an eye on Facebook's security page (http://www.facebook.com/security) which warns of the latest threats.
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Security: Stolen Facebook Accounts Being Used to Phish for Money from Friends
Inside Facebook —
... We’re reminding users to be very suspicious of anyone, even friends, who ask you over the Internet to send money. Please verify their circumstances through some other means than the web (e.g. call them or mutual friends). If you see something that looks amiss with any of your friend’s accounts, please report it to us through one of the contact forms on the site. These and other security tips can be found on our security page. ...
Facebook’s Security Team Fighting Battles on Multiple Fronts
Inside Facebook —
... developing to both automatically and manually detect and prevent the further spread of Koobface and other worms on Facebook. These measures include:
Facebook is deleting content generated by the worm.
Facebook is blocking Wall posts that contain links to known phishing sites
Facebook is improving its automated systems to automatically detect abuse on the site more quickly.
Facebook is posting updates on the status of security issues to the Facebook Security Page.
This week, however, TrendLabs has reported a new ...
Microsoft helps keep Koobface virus off Facebook
Webware.com —
... as an Adobe Flash update. The Trojan could allow an attacker to remotely steal a victim's Facebook password and other information or even use the computer to launch attacks on other computers.
Koobface has been around since August mostly targeting social networks, and a variant that targets only Facebook users surfaced in December. Facebook has been hit by at least one other version since then.
Details on how to protect against Koobface are on Facebook's security page. ...
Why Facebook Is Working with Microsoft to Fight Koobface Virus
Inside Facebook —
... and reactively. As we highlighted, Facebook’s security team has implemented several security measures to stifle the spread of the virus. Those measures include the following:
Facebook deletes content generated by the worm.
Facebook blocks Wall posts that contain links to known phishing sites.
Facebook uses automated systems to detect abuse on the site more quickly.
Facebook posts updates on the status of security issues to the Facebook Security Page.
But according to Ryan McGeehan, a threat ...
Your Facebook Friend Does Not Really Need Money
WebProNews Feed —
... about combating such money scams on its blog. The Facebook Security Page offers a number of tips to avoid being scammed. ...
Facebook brings in the fraud squad
Techradar - All the latest technology news —
Do You Keep Personal Contact Info on Your Facebook Page?
GeekSugar —
... on the topic, pointing users to their security page, which includes directions on what to do if your account information becomes compromised. ...
Fake Facebook e-mail contains Trojan
Webware.com —
A new variant of the Bredolab Trojan horse is attached to a fake "Facebook Password Reset Confirmation" e-mail, security firm MX Labs is reporting.
Some users are receiving the e-mail from "The Facebook Team," according to the security firm. The sender's ...
Facebook Warns of New Viruses [Alert]
Mashable! —
... The company also advises users to visit its Security page for details on how to protect yourself and what do if you’ve been infected. ...
