Microsoft puts the kibosh on Facebook worm Koobface

thanks alot for this value info

 

i downloaded the updates from microsoft and also i was told that prevx edge stop it cold thanks again and please when you find similar info let us know

 

@Ronjor

I love it. You used the word kibosh. lol. But, is that really how you spell it

Sul.

 

Isn't this the exploit where the victim gets infected after clicking a link to watch a video and then agreeing to update the flash player when a pop up appears?

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rich

 

Yes it is!

TH

 

Ah, yes - I remember now. This is a rather old exploit isn't it? I snagged a screenshot of the ploy back in December:

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A year or so ago several of us gave some thought to the exploits making the rounds of the social network sites and wrote a few guidelines for users we know. They included,

1) Always verify the receipt of an image or link from the person who sent it. This is just an extension of good email procedures.

2) Always update plugins directly from the vendor's site using a bookmark, rather than respond to a message while on a web site.

Later, we added this great advice from Brian Krebs: Never install something you didn't go looking for.

Happily, no one we know has ever fallen for these tricks.

Social network sites can be navigated and used safely with basic security procedures in mind.

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rich

 

I certainly agree, which is why I and a few others last year decided to do something about it and make sure that at least those we know who use these sites get the message. This is especially important in families where children use these sites. In these cases, parents can control what gets downloaded/installed.

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rich