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Monday, 21 May 2012

Facebook account cancellation malware poses as Adobe Flash update

Posted on 14:21 by Unknown
Something new to look out for on Facebook.  It appears that you receive a cancellation notice from Facebook, but when you follow the link to void the cancellation, it plants malware on your computer. The malware allows remote hackers to take control of your system and watch your every move. Be careful.

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/05/21/facebook-account-cancellation-malware-adobe-flash-update/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=status+message&utm_campaign=naked+security
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