Facebook porn malware attack

Systems Affected

Threat Level

Overview

A malicious software (malware) attack that spammed Facebook timelines and newsfeeds with pornographic images and videos

Description

This malware forces people to clarify to their friends and relatives that they had nothing to do with it. The attack is triggered by a virus from the Kilim malware family, which has caused such incidents elsewhere across the globe.

Impact

Solution/ Workarounds

Change social network account password
Remove all the Facebook apps from
Remove any unnecessary extensions from web browser by going into Setting/Options.

References

Times of India

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