Popular software programs and online services are more likely to be targeted by malicious users than less popular services. Facebook is currently the most popular social networking service on the Internet and security experts are noticing increased attacks on the network and its users.
Several security companies are currently warning their users about a widespread scam that is targeting Facebook users per email.
The attackers are currently sending out emails that claim that the Facebook password has been changed and that a new password can be found in an attached document.
Facebook Password Reset Confirmation! Customer SupportDear user of Facebook,
Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your password has been changed.
You can find your new password in attached document.Thanks,
The Facebook Team.
Experienced users will quickly realize that the email is a scam. There are several indicators for this. Indicators are the non personal tone of the message (no name is mentioned in the email), the email attachment and the fact that Facebook will never send out emails that automatically reset password.
Both McAfee and Sophos have put out warnings about the scam. The attachment’s name is Facebook_details_
Facebook users should take a look at our Facebook Login security information for further tips on how to improve the security on the network. (via Download Squad)
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Yeah, got one of these emails yesterday. Knew it was BS, but there are ALWAYS some that go for it.
Wish it was easier to prosecute this scum. The ones it is possible to catch should be made examples of.
Wow, you can tell this is scam, yet people still think is legit. Why? because they do not read carefully !!!
I think how to geek has a guide to email scam.
Knew this was a scam but how come my Norton 360 Anti-virus didn’t highlight it?
Because this affects/infects your brain (or lack thereof) instead of your computer. There is no anti-malware for human behavior. In simple terms, there is no cure for stupid.
Thanks Wayne but you still have not explained why Nortom 360 didn’t detect this.
I guess the stars just weren’t aligned.
I recieved one today and it is said to be sent by customer@facebook.com
A good tip is to create a strong password, and not to believe at all the mails you get although it is from a company you know.
I am using http://www.sbsh.net/apps/safewallet its help me remember and generate passwords, it is great, give it a try
My email quarantine program at work just notified me of a quarantined message from “networks@facebook.com” that had a subject line of “Facebook Password Reset Confirmation! Support Message.” It was received on 4/26/2010 at 4:54 pm MST.
I have no Facebook Account/Page at this time nor have I ever in the past. This is obviously fraudulent. I though you all should know and please, pass the word on.