ALERT! Facebook Worm via Google Video
November 8, 2008 by Jason Bean
Filed under How To, Social Networking
Image: CNET News Screenshot
Just when I was really enjoying all the connections I have been making in Facebook, some jerk hackers are ruining the fun for lots of people.
A few friends of mine on Facebook appear to be infected, and another friend just called to let me know about it and if I knew anything specific.
They’ve released a new worm into the world that spreads itself through a link being sent around with a Google video. When you try to play the video it prompts you that you need to download a new codec. WHATEVER YOU DO DON’T DOWNLOAD …read more
