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WARNING: A fake sex tape is trying to trick Facebook users into downloading malwareIf your Facebook feed gets an invitation to watch a fake celebrity sex tape featuring Jessica Alba - don't be tempted to click on it.
A recent scam has been discovered which tricks Facebook users into downloading malware onto their computers.
Once installed, the malicious software then forces web browsers to display aggressive advertising including sites with nudity and fake lotteries.
A team of researchers at Cyren found the virus and say it's spreading across social media platforms.
According to Cyren the scam is most deadly when viewed using Google Chrome.
Once opened on this popular browser, a fake YouTube site is launched.
Clicking the video's play button then brings up a pop-up window inviting the user to install a Google Chrome extension.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/ne...a-leaked-sextape-Facebook-online-scam-warning
A recent scam has been discovered which tricks Facebook users into downloading malware onto their computers.
Once installed, the malicious software then forces web browsers to display aggressive advertising including sites with nudity and fake lotteries.
A team of researchers at Cyren found the virus and say it's spreading across social media platforms.
According to Cyren the scam is most deadly when viewed using Google Chrome.
Once opened on this popular browser, a fake YouTube site is launched.
Clicking the video's play button then brings up a pop-up window inviting the user to install a Google Chrome extension.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/ne...a-leaked-sextape-Facebook-online-scam-warning
