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There's A Facebook Virus Going Around That Can Empty Your Bank Account
Topic Started: 5 Jun 2013, 11:02 AM (64 Views)
Ysbryd
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I guess I should be glad that the only time I've ever accessed online banking was while at work and Facebook is blocked at work so I can't inadvertently access both sites on the same computer. And of course it's not surprising that Facebook is doing nothing. They always seem to need a sledge hammer to the head - especially Zuckerberg's head - before they take action on anything.

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A six-year-old virus that drains bank accounts is thriving on Facebook, reports Nicole Perlroth of The New York Times.
The virus is spread through phishing messages.

When someone has been phished , their account will automatically send messages or links to a large number of their friends.
These messages or links are usually ads telling friends to check out videos or products. Don't click them.

Facebook is aware of the problem but it isn't taking the matter nearly as seriously as it should be, says Eric Feinberg, founder of the advocacy group Fans Against Kounterfeit Enterprise (FAKE).

Feinberg told The NYTimes, “[Facebook isn't] listening ... we need oversight on this.”

The virus is called Zeus. It's a special type of Trojan horse that has already infected millions of computers. Zeus works by remaining dormant on your computer until you log into your bank account. Once you're in it steals your password and drains your account.


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