Virus Facebook Link

[Arnold Gilgen]

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The exact extent of the damage depends on a few factors, but all Facebook virus variants are bad news. First off, it depends on the variant you have, and for how long. Did your account spam people in private messages, or did it post suspicious links? The former can rope more people in and spread malicious code further.

For example, if you entered your phone number into Facebook, assume that was leaked too. All accounts you created using your Facebook account are likely vulnerable too. This includes Instagram, Glassdoor, Goodreads, and many others. If you reused your Facebook password for other accounts, assume those are also compromised.

Ransomware is a popular way to get you to pay up, and in exchange you get your compromised device and data back. In 2016 cybercriminals started targeting people with the Locky ransomware through Facebook Messenger. They deceivingly sent Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) files which is normally a harmless image format. In reality, it was a file-encrypting virus that asked for a ransom.

Cybercriminals will often masquerade malicious apps as legitimate software. Some even go as far as changing the file type to make everything seem as inconspicuous as possible. People rarely expect malware from a .jpeg or .txt file. Keep these things in mind to protect your devices:

On friday i received a message of someone i vaguely know on facebook messenger (the app). The message said: haha did u take this pic?? and a link ending with .co or something like that. I (stupidly) clicked the link and a screen kind of popped up (like it normally does when u click a link in messenger) with a facebook login. I logged in and I got directed to my normal fb page. So I probably got phished, but the day after that i changed my password and deleted my whole account. But what i am afraid of is that i maybe have some kind of malware or virus on my phone from the link i clicked. Is this possible on an iPhone? and does it have any other consequenses, like has it infected my wifi or my other devices? I ran an anti virus scan (kapersky) on my computer but it had no results.

Since there are no known viruses for iOS in the wild, no, extremely unlikely. since this came through on a FaceBook app, you should probably search FB support for any possible implication. for good measure, change your logins for FaceBook and any accounts you may use Facebook to login with. If you did not actually input any information to a nefarious site (not sure based on what you have posted) you likely don't have anything to worry about. But again, it is accounts that would have been compromised, not your phone.

I didn't put any personal information into the site, I only filled in my facebook inlog. I deleted changed my password and deleted my account the day after. I did not use my facebook to log in on other accounts. So I should be alright, I guess.

I feel so dumb now. A family member did send me something which looked like a youtube video on facebook messenger on my Android phone. I clicked on it but then I noticed something was off so before the link could fully open I closed it. Then I decided to remove all my browser history for the past 24 hours, changed my password for facebook and ran a virus scanner on my phone which stated all clean. Also went through my phone to see if some weird files where downloaded, none. No weird pop ups either.

But I'm still I'm scared by this mistake some stuff like passwords might have been stolen. Is that possible? Or is the googleapis 'virus' just adware like Google tells me it is? I'm usually very careful clicking links but it seems I now I cannot even trust links family members send me.

This happened to me awhile ago aswell, its a facebook login keylogger, it doesnt steal information unless you sign in to the "player" but this only spreads mostly through exploits that was in your family/friends facebook messenger (as in they've been hacked) and you should inform them by other means then facebook messenger.

Say, you receive a message from your Facebook pal claiming he is in trouble and needs your help. It could say your friend is in the hospital and needs you to pay for his hospital bill. This one is easy to recognize because you will feel forced to transfer money as soon as possible. But the best thing to do, in this case, would be to call your friend and make sure you are not being fooled.

A similar scam is a message from an often well-known company representative asking you to do something like claiming a prize. If you take a closer look at the message, you will see this is just an impersonator trying to scam you. In order to respond, you will need to submit way too many personal details or download suspicious programs.

For example, hackers can create a twin of your favorite game to spread the Facebook login virus. You open what you think is Candy Crush and see you need to log in. Obviously, you type in your email and password, and fraudsters can now access your credentials to gain full control of your profile.

Or imagine you open a fake Candy Crush, and the app asks you for authorized permissions. Without giving it a second thought, you inadvertently hand over full access to your profile in just a few unfortunate clicks.

What are the chances of your co-worker actually posting a link to a shocking video of Justin Bieber in a nightclub kissing squirrels? Even though curiosity can easily take over common sense, think twice before clicking on any suspicious links.

Go to General Account Settings to change your password. Your new password should be at least eight characters long, include a special character as well as feature a mixture of lowercase and uppercase letters, and a number. Make it as difficult to guess as possible.

Find and click on a gear icon in the top right corner of your Internet Explorer (IE). Choose the Manage Add-ons option and disable all suspicious add-ons. Go back to the gear icon to access Internet Options. Then go to the Advanced tab and reset your IE browser.

Invasive programs such as adware or browser hijackers can be a reason why your Facebook account is acting weird. Such junkware is difficult to spot. If your computer is infected, you can experience slowdowns, random browser redirects or unknown pop-ups. Be sure to clean it as soon as you notice any strange activity.

If you have an Android phone, you can look for unknown programs on your device, then delete them yourself. As for iOS users, we recommend check your iPhone for malware in case of any unusual activity on the device.

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If you click on this malicious link, you may get a virus on your computer or phone that can give the hacker access to your personal information and cause your device to slow down. The hacker may also be able to access your Facebook profile, which enables them to send similar messages to your friends to continue the hacking chain.

Make sure to remove all the virus remnants after your antivirus software deletes any suspicious files from your device. Use the name of the suspicious files to search for any remnants that may be connected to the virus.

You can check a link to a page without actually opening it by hovering over the link to view the URL, which is the exact internet address the page uses. A scammer may attempt to fake a Facebook page by creating a URL similar to, but not exactly the same as, Facebook.

You can keep your information safe by using the available security features on Facebook. You can create a strong password for your account and ensure that your password is different between different accounts and devices.

You can also add another security layer to your account by using two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication can stop scammers from accessing your account even if they have your Facebook password by requiring them to enter a unique code sent to your phone or email.

+Can an iPhone get viruses from Facebook Messenger?Yes, your iPhone can get a virus from the Facebook Messenger app. iPhones can be less susceptible to viruses, but infections are still possible. Signs your iPhone may have a virus include higher data usage, unusual app downloads, and slower performance. You can learn how to remove malware from your iPhone if you believe your device has a virus.

Yes, your iPhone can get a virus from the Facebook Messenger app. iPhones can be less susceptible to viruses, but infections are still possible. Signs your iPhone may have a virus include higher data usage, unusual app downloads, and slower performance. You can learn how to remove malware from your iPhone if you believe your device has a virus.

If you receive a strange Facebook message from one of your friends, be cautious before opening anything in the message. You can always reach out to this friend to confirm they sent you something via Facebook before opening the link or the file in the message.

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