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FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« on: April 11, 2010, 09:10:02 am »
Alright so I work at a computer repair store and over the past week I think we've had like 50,000 people (exaggeration) come in saying their computer has a virus.

How they all got it? Facebook.

There is a virus going around Facebook that uses a members account to send a message with a YouTube link to a couple friends... When the friend clicks the YouTube link their computer is immediately infected.

If you send videos via Facebook a lot we recommend using a code word. So if the code word is not in the message do not click it.

If you don't get videos very often and receive a link from someone, message the person back to make sure that THEY sent the video and it isn't a virus.

Be careful ;)
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Re: FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2010, 10:31:52 am »
Very interesting, I hope they're aware of this. Thanks for letting us know.

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Re: FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2010, 02:30:57 pm »
Thanks Seldom.
Sites like Facebook will always be a target won't they.

Always use protection.  :angel:

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Re: FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 04:13:57 pm »
It's called the Koobface
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Re: FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2010, 12:15:27 pm »
You should always watch what site you type your login information to. There are "fake Facebook"'s out there. People have made webpages that look exactly like Facebook, except when you type in your login information they steal it. After that it redirects to the real Facebook and you never know the difference

Watch your web browsing.
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Re: FACEBOOK VIRUS!
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 04:00:57 pm »
I quit facebook.

Why?  Im playing these games that you must be on everyday, or ur cabbage will die.
+ I am missing out on these great ps3 psp, wii games.  Where I dont have to be on everyday.
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