Be careful! Facebook worm dropping malware
By Gina on November 30, 2011 | Phishing, Facebook worm, malware, phishing, executable file, VirusTotal
Danish security firm CSIS has discovered the latest Facebook worm that infecting accounts with malware. This major worm makes rounds and infects accounts or spams out the users' friends with a message that contains only a link within.
If clicked, the victim is redirected to a page where they are offered to download a screen saver. However, this is not a JPG file as may seem, but an executable (b.exe). As soon as executed it downloads another executable file.
Security researchers warn: "The worm carries a cocktail of malware onto your machine, including a Zbot/ZeuS variant which is a serious threat and stealing sensitive information from the infected machine."
Be careful of this worm, because it is hosted on a variety of domains, so the link may not be same. It is noticed that worm spreads rogue VirusTotal anti-spyware program. The safest way to avoid being infected with malware and other computer infection is avoid clicking on suspicious links or open unknown attachments. Make sure of the links legitimacy first.
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