A new viral video scam has lured thousands of Facebook users with a fake tape according to Bitdefender. The antivirus software provider revealed the scam continues to claim victims among curious social networkers, and drops adware or malicious code on targeted computers.
More than 4,000 people apparently liked and shared the video, but the numbers may be faked by scammers seeking to add credibility to the bait.
This viral video goes under the name of : ‘Girl Killed by Husband for Kissing another Man’ It all starts with a horrifying message on a friend’s timeline. “Girl killed by husband just because she kissed another men.” Thats not even written correctly! read that right! The bait is apparent footage of an Asian woman about to get her head chopped off with a sword.
The scammy video is spreading on Facebook, as well as on fraudulent blogs and other web sites, spreading like fire!
To take a peek at the passionate crime footage, users are forced to “like the video to see the website content.” But their like or share doesn’t trigger the play button because a new event prevents the video from opening. This universal plugin ploy is as popular as the fake Flash Player update that delivers malware.
When clicking on the install button, users end up downloading an executable(.exe) file on their computers, which drops adware or malicious code, depending on their luck.
The “girl killed by her husband” video also seems to have a +18 restriction – another trick designed to add credibility, just to make it look legit!
To stay away from social media e-threats, users can also install Bitdefender Safego, a free Facebook app that scans timelines and alerts them in case of malicious and fraudulent posts.
Users are advised to keep their operating system, antivirus and other software updated, as hackers tend to exploit vulnerabilities found on the system. Users should also avoid completing Facebook surveys, share or “like” websites in order to view a video, or install updates via viral videos!
To raise awareness among Facebook users, I am going to post this years list of the top 10 scams making rounds on the social networks.
So stay check my blog tomorrow to get safe! Or like my Facebook Page to get daily updates!
All product and company names mentioned are for identification purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Update : Check the→ Top 10 Facebook Scams here ←
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More than 4,000 people apparently liked and shared the video, but the numbers may be faked by scammers seeking to add credibility to the bait.
This viral video goes under the name of : ‘Girl Killed by Husband for Kissing another Man’ It all starts with a horrifying message on a friend’s timeline. “Girl killed by husband just because she kissed another men.” Thats not even written correctly! read that right! The bait is apparent footage of an Asian woman about to get her head chopped off with a sword.
The scammy video is spreading on Facebook, as well as on fraudulent blogs and other web sites, spreading like fire!
To take a peek at the passionate crime footage, users are forced to “like the video to see the website content.” But their like or share doesn’t trigger the play button because a new event prevents the video from opening. This universal plugin ploy is as popular as the fake Flash Player update that delivers malware.
When clicking on the install button, users end up downloading an executable(.exe) file on their computers, which drops adware or malicious code, depending on their luck.
The “girl killed by her husband” video also seems to have a +18 restriction – another trick designed to add credibility, just to make it look legit!
To stay away from social media e-threats, users can also install Bitdefender Safego, a free Facebook app that scans timelines and alerts them in case of malicious and fraudulent posts.
Users are advised to keep their operating system, antivirus and other software updated, as hackers tend to exploit vulnerabilities found on the system. Users should also avoid completing Facebook surveys, share or “like” websites in order to view a video, or install updates via viral videos!
To raise awareness among Facebook users, I am going to post this years list of the top 10 scams making rounds on the social networks.
So stay check my blog tomorrow to get safe! Or like my Facebook Page to get daily updates!
All product and company names mentioned are for identification purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Update : Check the→ Top 10 Facebook Scams here ←
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