Graham Cluley from Sophos explains the latest Facebook scam and how it works. He has created a great video that walks you through the scam.
Sophos: Once again a viral scam is spreading rapidly across Facebook, posting messages on users' profiles in an attempt to trick the unwary into installing a rogue application.
Here's a video where I demonstrate the attack:
(Enjoy this video? You can check out more on the SophosLabs YouTube channel and subscribe if you like)
Many Facebook accounts are currently posting messages saying:
OMG! Shocking Real Crimes caught live on Google Streets. This is SO Unbelievable and you have got to see it! hxxp:/tiny.cc/urztb
At first glance you may believe that your friend genuinely thinks that you will be interested in viewing what's at the end of that link, but the fact of the matter is that it wasn't your Facebook friend who posted that message - but a rogue Facebook application called Earth Finder.
If you do fall for the social...
Facebook worm: Shocking real crimes on Google Streets
Sophos: Once again a viral scam is spreading rapidly across Facebook, posting messages on users' profiles in an attempt to trick the unwary into installing a rogue application.
Here's a video where I demonstrate the attack:
(Enjoy this video? You can check out more on the SophosLabs YouTube channel and subscribe if you like)
Many Facebook accounts are currently posting messages saying:
OMG! Shocking Real Crimes caught live on Google Streets. This is SO Unbelievable and you have got to see it! hxxp:/tiny.cc/urztb
At first glance you may believe that your friend genuinely thinks that you will be interested in viewing what's at the end of that link, but the fact of the matter is that it wasn't your Facebook friend who posted that message - but a rogue Facebook application called Earth Finder.
If you do fall for the social...
Facebook worm: Shocking real crimes on Google Streets