Facebook Worm Attack

MYFOXNY.COM - Hackers are now targeting you through Facebook, which is used by millions of people. The hackers are trying to trick you into downloading malware or viruses with false notifications for things like friend requests, messages, events, photos, and videos. If you click on these false links or on notices from friends who have had their accounts hacked, you could expose your computer to damaging worms.

Facebook says it has received reports of fake emails that look like they came from Facebook, photo and video spam, lures from virus and phising sites, and false chain letters. Here is some advice on dealing with security breaches:

From Facebook.com: Have You Been Affected? Steps You Should Take

If spam has been sent from your account:

Reset your Facebook password immediately. You can do this by clicking on the "Forgot Your Password" link on the login page or by going to the Account Settings page once logged in.

If you can't reset the password on your account because the email address you use to log in has been changed, or if your account has been disabled, contact our User Operations team here .

Run a virus scan on your computer, as you may have inadvertently downloaded malware. Free virus scanners are posted in the "Resources" section below.

If you've seen spam sent from a friend's account:

Tell your friend to follow the steps above.

Warn those who received the spam not to click on it, and to delete it from their Walls and Inboxes immediately.

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