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Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:58:53 GMT

Please be very careful if you get a message with an attachment from one of your contacts on Facebook. A friend of mine has had his contacts list hacked and lots of his contacts have received spam by email with a dodgy looking link attached.

It's so easy to click on the link, because you know and trust the person (apparently) sending the mail :evil:

If the hacker got into my pals list, then the hacker may hit my list next, so you may be targetted.

Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 20:28:56 GMT

bandit wrote:Please be very careful if you get a message with an attachment from one of your contacts on Facebook. A friend of mine has had his contacts list hacked and lots of his contacts have received spam by email with a dodgy looking link attached.

It's so easy to click on the link, because you know and trust the person (apparently) sending the mail :evil:

If the hacker got into my pals list, then the hacker may hit my list next, so you may be targetted.

what was the attachment?

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 20:34:14 GMT

The mail is addressed to the recipient, comes from your friends Facebook address and says...Look at this...

The attachment is, picoband (dot) be .

If you have your computer set to scan for viruses, trojans and the like you should get an alert warning you of the risk.

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 20:50:42 GMT

Thanks for the warning Bandit. I registered yesterday, but have not yet clicked to any "friends". It was a bit wierd after registration, that suddenly, a pageful of people I recognised, appeared.

I am still a bit wary of facebook, so I am not sure I will continue. I don't like the idea of your full name and email address being put out to A&S.

Anyway, all the J2ers should be back on J2Ski, show a bit of loyalty. :shock: We seem to be somewhat low on actives just now. Still, those who are here are all good value!

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 21:11:39 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Thanks for the warning Bandit. I registered yesterday, but have not yet clicked to any "friends". It was a bit wierd after registration, that suddenly, a pageful of people I recognised, appeared.

I am still a bit wary of facebook, so I am not sure I will continue. I don't like the idea of your full name and email address being put out to A&S.

Anyway, all the J2ers should be back on J2Ski, show a bit of loyalty. :shock: We seem to be somewhat low on actives just now. Still, those who are here are all good value!

To control who sees your address, email, name etc, look at the settings option on the r/h near the top of the screen. There is a privacy section. You don't have to show anyone anything, and may I suggest that you tackle this quickly )

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:00 GMT

bandit wrote:The mail is addressed to the recipient, comes from your friends Facebook address and says...Look at this...

The attachment is, picoband (dot) be .

If you have your computer set to scan for viruses, trojans and the like you should get an alert warning you of the risk.

I think facebook are on top of this as i had an email with the same subject title, i hadn't opened it and after seeing your email i went back to my inbox to delete it to find it had gone :?:

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:08:26 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:
I am still a bit wary of facebook, so I am not sure I will continue. I don't like the idea of your full name and email address being put out to A&S.

Dave, provided you restrict your profile to friends only, it's pretty secure. The problem comes when you use any of the myriad of services and add ons that all the kids on your friends list will keep inviting you to join. They all require You to give access to your profile, and you have no real idea who is behind the application.

Trencher

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Mon, 25 May 2009 21:08:43 GMT

The Facebook mail virus senders are still active. I just received another one from my friends mailbox :roll:

No way would it be from him :lol:

Be careful folks!

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Mon, 25 May 2009 22:55:37 GMT

bandit wrote:The Facebook mail virus senders are still active. I just received another one from my friends mailbox :roll:

No way would it be from him :lol:

Be careful folks!

I think I'm coming down with a virus but I don't think I caught it from facebook..... :cry:

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Mon, 25 May 2009 23:23:49 GMT

What to do if you`re infcted....well some information here including the ip`s to block if you know how do do this....http://facebook.of-cour.se/

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Tue, 26 May 2009 06:19:33 GMT

scapula wrote:What to do if you`re infcted....well some information here including the ip`s to block if you know how do do this....http://facebook.of-cour.se/

I don't think as individuals blocking IP addresses is a very good idea, not only is it going to be something a lot of people can't do it's also ineffective as these addresses roll over pretty quick.

Making sure the URL in the address bar looks like the site you think you're accessing is a better idea. Asking yourself why you're being prompted for a login, if it's what you expected to happen or not. Having different passwords for services like Facebook or MySpace and then not storing data on there that doesn't need to be there etc are all better ideas.

Not installing applications into facebook that you don't need may be the best idea of all and not spamming your facebook friends with invitations would be nice as well :D

Re:Facebook Virus :(

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:09:51 GMT

Agreed...and worth noting