Warning: Fake Zynga Toolbars Will Steal Your Facebook Password

There are two “free toolbars” circulating around the web that pretend to enable users to cheat at Zynga games on Facebook, but actually attempt to steal Facebook login credentials. The false toolbars were spotted by Sunbelt researchers and should be avoided at all cost. See below for more details.

The images below were provided courtesy of Help Net Security and detail the method of operation of the deceitful toolbars.

At first glance, the toolbars look legitimate and appear at the top of your browser, along with a legitimate Facebook logo.

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