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I need information about the Koobface virus? - seltzerr - 04-28-2013 11:50 AM
Hi, so i recently heard about this virus called "Koobface". okay- first of all, what is it and how do i make sure that i dont get it?
then also, can Macs get it? thanks so much
and if you could provide me with even more info than the answers to these questions that would be great.
- Mcafee Anti-Virus - 04-28-2013 11:57 AM
Don't:
*Open Up Links In E-Mail By People You Don't Know.
*No Facebook.
*No Looking Up Porn.
*Facebook,Oh,I Already Said That.
- Stephen P - 04-28-2013 12:06 PM
type koobface virus into your search and check it out, there is
a whole page of stuff about it.
- Mauloof Ahmed - 04-28-2013 12:10 PM
A worm responsible for sending Facebook users malicious code appears to be limited in nature, although the social engineering attack may be used again, say experts.
Facebook representative Barry Schnitt said the worm isn't new; it dates back to August, although the variant that first appeared on Wednesday targets only Facebook users.
http://news.cnet.com/koobface-virus-hits-facebook/
Koobface is quiet popular among all the social network sites including Facebook, MySpace and more. It is a virus that has infected many social media networks. It’s main purpose is to target users and gather sensitive information from the victims such as credit card numbers.
http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2009/07/11/protect-your-twitter-account-from-koobface-virus-attack/
Hey, I have this hilarious video of you dancing. Your face is so red. You should check it out.
If you've received a message like that through Facebook or MySpace, you may have been exposed to the "Koobface" virus. "Koobface" comes through an e-mail sent by one of your social networking site friends inviting you to scope out a video.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/155017/facebook_virus_turns_your_computer_into_a_zombie.html
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/02/koobface_worm_returns/
W32/Koobface.worm spreads via Facebook and MySpace. Current variants only target either Facebook or MySpace specifically.
Aliases
Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.b (Kaspersky)
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_148955.htm
See the image
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahintampa/3099659773/
I don't think it is targeted to macs but pc.So please stay cautious when using social networking sites.And have good antivirus as kaspersky.and don't download anything you are not sure about.