Virus developers are still targeting social networking users to distribute the virus. The “friendly nature” of the social networking sites makes it easier to spread the worm quickly. Most users won’t suspect it as a virus, as it usually comes from a trust worthy source.
Koobface virus sends virus to the facebook friends list asking them to checkout one of the latest movie. Clicking on the link directs the user to download a plug-in to watch the movie (or will prompt an adobe flash player update). If the user accepts it, then it is done. Koobface got its next victim and makes its way to the next set of friends.
Be very careful while watching any movies linked from social networking sites. Never ever update the so-called “plug-in” even if it is prompted on a trust worthy website. (So many look alike sites are there. Many of them will look like the so popular Youtube). If an upgrade is really needed, take the pain, go to adobe.com and grab the latest update.
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