Facebook Viruses

If you are concerned about the security of your Facebook account and you fear of getting compromised by Facebook viruses, consider reading this post which aims to straighten up some wrong information about Facebook viruses. We hope that this article will also equip you with helpful facts and tips so you can better secure your FB account from rogue applications that can potentially download viruses and malicious files into your PC.



Facebook Viruses Don't Exist
The paranoia among some people about getting Facebook viruses can be attributed to viral Facebook virus spam messages that warn about malwares spreading in the social network. Technically, so far, however, there is no such thing as a Facebook virus. Clicking on malicious links spread via chat or wall post WON'T INFECT YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.

"Something is posting spam in my Facebook and sends chat without my knowing, isn't this a Facebook virus?"

Facebook viruses technically do not exist as pointed out earlier. When people say Facebool viruses, they likely refer to clickjacking scams, rogue apps, hoax messages and facebook chat spam. A clickjacking scam automates posting of spammy messages in your wall. Clickjacking scams are usually characterized by what appear to be videos, images and articles of controversial nature that can potentially arouse curiosity. These messages often come with links that direct to third party sites and pages. These landing pages typically have survey tests or prompt users to install or download a potentially malicious toolbar or application. Your account sends out or posts messages "without your consent" not because you have a virus but more likely because you have installed an application you agreed to post in your behalf.

But you can get computer virus through Facebook!

This happens when you click message or video links on Facebook that actually direct you to pages outside of Facebook. These sites or pages may host malicious files or prompt you to download files that are bundled with viruses and malwares.

How to Secure Your Facebook Account
THINK TWICE BEFORE CLICKING LINKS OR INSTALLING APPS. Always be cautious when clicking any links you see in Facebook. Links spread on Facebook may redirect you to pages where you are bombarded by ads, survey scams or prompt you to install or download malwares. If you account is already compromised, you may want to read this post on facebook virus removal as it provides step by step guide on how to remove facebook virus.

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