
Threatpost, a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement issued to
security news website: "We use a number of automated systems to identify
potentially harmful links and stop them from spreading.”
Because users participated in a fake Flash Player update which pops up during a preview of a
pornographic video, your computer will automatically download onto your
computer when you just click on the link to update your video player. It was
malware, which was able to hijack keyboard and mouse movement.
At the same time, it was likely that you
are downloading viruses onto your computer. Mohammad
Faghani, Security researcher, “alerted users
to the threat in a post on theFull Disclosure blog, which flags up network vulnerabilities.”
Facebook also seek an
effective solution. Here is what Facebook spokesperson said "We are
blocking links to these scams, offering cleanup options, and pursuing
additional measures to ensure that people continue to have a safe experience on
Facebook."
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