If you have received a new message from Facebook in your Facebook inbox or as an e-mail saying that your password has been reset, beware! This is the latest attack by hackers on unsuspecting social network users.
Thousands of Facebook users across the world are under threat from this new phishing scam by hackers, seeking to get personal data about the user. The new email is disguised as being sent by Facebook administrators, saying the company has reset your password, and urging you to open an attachment.
If you have got such an email – often with a subject line such as “Facebook Password Reset Confirmation” – please do not open the attachment with it, usually titled “Facebook_password_<some number>.zip”. This attachment is a password stealer that installs when the user clicks on it, and can potentially access any username and password combination utilised on that computer, not just for the user’s Facebook account.
Security firm McAfee has issued the following set of measures to avoid becoming a victim of the scam:
Tip 1: Do not open the attachment. Promptly delete the Facebook scam email.
Tip 2: Consumers can protect their computer from this type of cybercrime by installing a complete security software suite that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection.
Tip 3: Consumers should make sure they are running the most up-to-date security software and their subscription is active.
Tip 4: If consumers are unsure if their security software vendor has an update for this type of malware, McAfee recommends that they check for and install any available updates, then immediately run a full scan.
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