Skype Trojan Targets Syria’s Citizen Journalists
A new Trojan malware infecting Skype video conferencing software may be used to spy on others – particularly in Syria, an electronic freedom group warned this week.
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Facebook’s ‘Account Cancellation’ Email Hides Malware
Facebook users got a heads up Tuesday against a new malware disguised as an email. This latest scam uses the network’s platform to try to trick users, asking them to confirm if they want to cancel their accounts.
Read MoreBitDefender: Fake Facebook Apps leads to Possible Android Malware
“The apps are supposed to scan your Facebook contacts and list all the potential girlfriends/boyfriends among your friends. It also enables tagging so “potential candidates” can be made aware of the (fake) app you’ve used.”
Read MoreINTERNET SECURITY: Worm Spreads Via Facebook Private Messages
A new worm is spreading on Facebook and instant messaging services, distributing a link that leads to a malicious file, a computer security firm warned this week.
Trend Micro said the malicious file, which contains the word “Facebook” in its name, poses as a zip file that contains an executable file.
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