An application spreads right now spam on Facebook. According to IT security firm Sophos has 290,000 people already clicked on a link that leads on to an application that writes so spam messages on your wall.
A typical message looks like this:
I am shocked ! I’m NEVER AGAIN texting since I found this out . Video here: http://bit.ly/a37TaB – Worldwide scandal !
Or this:
I’m texting Never Again ” Since I Found This Out
<name of Facebook-bruger> has seen a shocking video , Which shows someone dying because of texting
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If you click , you are redirected to a new page.
Then you must approve the application to access basic information on one , and access to write on your wall.
Sophos ‘ security expert Graham Cluley surprised that people jump on spam trick.
” Why would you ever give an application such a permit to be allowed to see a video? sigh, sometimes you feel as if you run your head against the wall , “said Graham Cluley in a blog.
The majority of people who clicked on to spam application, are Americans .
Graham Cluley recommend that you remove the application and simultaneously removes spam messages from your wall if you jump on limed twigs .
Other similar applications have also surreptitious access to Danes Facebook accounts, for example application ” 10 worst tattoos . “
