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Malware Uses porn video to infect 110000 Facebook users

Malware Uses porn video to infect 110000 Facebook users
Deepanker Verma January 31, 2015 Security

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Facebook porn malware

Users of most popular social networking platform Facebook are at risk due to a new malware. This new malware has already infected more than 110,000 Facebook users in just two days.

The Facebook malware is disguised as a Flash update which is required to see a porn video link. Clicking on this video will take a you to a website which will ask you to upgrade flash player plugin. If you do your system will be infected with a Trojan. This Trojan will high jack your mouse and keyboard. Once your own system is infected, it will start posting porn links to your Facebook walls. It will also tag few of your friends on the post.

This malware collects the data of your system and tries to communicate with the server behind the filmver.com and pornokan.com domains.

As the malware post porn video link, people are more likely to click on the video link.

Facebook has already confirmed the issue and started blocking this fake link. So, there is no need to worry now. But avoid clicking on any porn link if you see on your Facebook news feed.

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Deepanker Verma

About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.

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