If you ask anyone what websites they frequent the most are you will probably hear a few responses such as their e-mail website, news sites, and of course Facebook. Facebook is a social media website that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. While most people use Facebook for keeping up with friends and family or playing the occasional game there are some people who are using Facebook for malicious purposes.

By following our blog you likely already know just how dangerous malware can be, how it can affect your network security, and how to spot the signs if there are any. As technology advances so do the cyber criminals who spread malware for personal gain so it is becoming increasingly difficult for the casual Facebook user to spot malicious software. Malware is spread via Facebook in numerous ways and has a variety of repercussions but the latest flood of malware that has left crude and violent images in its wake. How this particular malicious software is spreading is through clickjacking, reported The Detroit Free Press.

“We experienced a coordinated spam attack that exploited a browser vulnerability,” Facebook spokesman Andrew Noyes told USA Today. “Our efforts have drastically limited the damage caused by this attack, and we are now in the process of investigating to identify those responsible.”

“These fake links pose as regular Facebook posts, often coming from friends we would normally trust to only post good links. When clicked, a JavaScript command is executed, causing a user’s computer to perform a program that spreads the link even farther.”

Clickjacking preys on the most scandalous and sensational human interests in hopes of drawing more and more clicks in. Once a Facebook user clicks on the link out of curiosity the link is spread to their own page and it becomes a vicious cycle. But cyber criminals often don’t stop at spreading grotesque posts across Facebook; they use this malware to obtain personal private information such as login information for other sites including e-mail and banking websites.

If you notice any suspicious activity on your own Facebook or a friend’s page it is a good idea to take action to get the issue taken care of immediately. And if you run a small business make sure you let employees know the danger of being on the site while at work. If you do believe that malware has bee installed on your machine via Facebook and you aren’t sure what to do next contact your computer repair CT specialist today to ensure your online and network security are still in tip top shape.