Posted by Daniel H on May 9, 2016, 6:06 am
The newest computer virus is spreading in Mexico, as well as in Central and
South America. It is introduced into the victim’s computer via a fake video
with the file name: "My Video,” “Private Video,” “My First Video,” or in a
user notification entitled “You are mentioned in a comment.” If you click on
it, you are told that you need to install a plugin to see the video… and
that’s when the virus is downloaded to your computer. Everything
from identity theft to pornography soon follows. How to avoid this malware:
Go to “Privacy Shortcuts” and edit so that you are the only one who can post
on your timeline, and so that you can review labels on posts added to your
timeline by others. Always pass on the urge to click on “Add extension”
or “Install Video Play.” As social media outlets, especially Facebook,
become more popular, the risk for encountering these viruses continues
to grow. Users must learn how to protect themselves and their personal information.
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