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Facebook is by design a prime target for spammers and online scammers. Being the largest social network in the world makes it the best place for cybercriminals to target as much people as possible. Facebook scams often come with viruses; some come with snooping agents that can attack your computer or online profiles. Getting rid of these malware, although not impossible can be a real headache. This does not mean to say that people should be giving up their online social life. It simply means that while users enjoy liking, tagging and poking each other, caution should still be the order of the day. Here are a few easy enough tips to follow to avoid being scammed, spammed or hacked in your favorite social network.
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Worms Everywhere!!!
As much as we all love our social networks, we are also well aware that they are prime targets of people engaged in cyber crimes. These cybercriminals are often crafty enough to go undetected, pass through online security measures and lure users to clicking their seemingly harmless links. Often worm and virus links engage in spam attacks that can flood user profiles with links, some even coming from people on their friends list. Here are some of the latest Twitter and Facebook spam attacks that can compromise a user’s online safety.
Trojans? What are they? How can you protect yourself?
The effects of a trojan can be very dangerous. Like viruses, trojans can destroy files on your PC. They can also capture and send information to its maker, and allow the maker to control the computer remotely. Here you can find information regarding trojans and how you can protect yourself.
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