ALERT: 4 Ways That Spam Creeps Onto Facebook

Don't be fooled by the latest hijacking scheme that displays Facebook security icon and a warning that you need to verify your account.

You’ve probably seen hijacked accounts that message you with “I can’t believe they said that about you” and a link to spam. A scam we discovered this morning ups the ante with the inclusion of a Facebook security icon and a warning that you need to verify your account.

This clickjacking scheme replaces the compromised account’s main photo with the logo for “Facebook Security” while retaining your friend’s name.

If you click on the link, it then infects your account, causing you to mass message all your friends with the same ploy.

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