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Facebook “Unnamed App” Hoax Leads to Rogue AV

moosoft — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:17:29 +0000

There is a hoax going around on Facebook about a bad application called “Unnamed App.” This is leading people to Google for information on it which is turning up results for Rogue Anti-Virus. These Rogue Anti-Virus applications try to trick you into installing them by claiming your computer is infected with a variety of malware.

Credit goes to Peter Kruse for finding this issue.

Facbook and Zbot Again

moosoft — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:21 +0000

The latest Facebook and Zbot run starts with an email like this:

From:     Facebook 
To:     <>
Subject:     Facebook Account Update or Facebook Update Tool

Dear Facebook user,
In an effort to make your online experience safer and more enjoyable,
Facebook will be implementing a new login system that will affect all
Facebook users. These changes will offer new features and increased
account security.
Before you are able to use the new login system, you will be required
to update your account.
Click here to update your account online now.
If you have any questions, reference our New User Guide.
Thanks,
The Facebook Team

Update your Facebook account
Update
This message was intended for <>.

Which leads to to this login phish:

And finally the Zbot delivery:

Facebook Clickjacking

moosoft — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:01:23 +0000

The latest attack on Facebook is a clickjacking that will share the website on your Facebook page. Do not click the button! You can avoid clickjacking in Firefox by using the noscript plugin.

The text reads “Want 2 C Something Hot? Click da’button, baby!”

Facebook spammer ordered to pay $711 million

moosoft — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:49:18 +0000

The social networking site wins damages against noted spammer Sanford Wallace for bombarding its users with junk mail.

Facebook is increasingly the target of spam and malware. It is good to see the spammers being reigned in and we can hope this sends a message!

See more here

Facebook spam comes with malware

moosoft — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:27:17 +0000

A botnet is now targeting Facebook with an email message that reads:

Facebook Password Reset Confirmation.

Hey ,

Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your

password has been changed.

You can find your new password in attached document.

Thanks,

The Facebook Team

Attached is a zip file with an .exe file. This file is the Bredolab trojan.

If you get this email delete it immediately.

The Cleaner 2010 users are protected from this with the latest database update.

Facebook phish and Zbot malware

moosoft — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:51:46 +0000

Watch out for emails with the subject “Facebook account update”, it’s a scam! Once they have stolen your Facebook id the next step is getting you download updatetool.exe

The body of email looks like this:

In an effort to make your online experience safer and more enjoyable, Facebook will be implementing a new login system that will affect all Facebook users. These changes will offer new features and increased account security.

Before you are able to use the new login system, you will be required to update your account.

Click (here) to update your account online now.

If you have any questions, reference our New User Guide

Thanks,
The Facebook Team

See more at http://garwarner.blogspot.com/2009/10/facebook-phish-users-beware.html

The Cleaner 2010 users are protected from this with the latest database update.