Another virus warning.

@MsTickle (25180)
Australia
November 3, 2011 11:29pm CST
Heads up people... My bro-in-law in Sydney sent me this warning, about a "Facebook/Utube" virus. I checked it. So should you http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/youtube.asp I know many of my friends are on FB.
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pergammano
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
4 Nov 11
A great big "thank you" for sharing, my dear Ms. Tickle! Due to very serious warning from my son (roles reversed here) I do very little on FB, as he says it is one of the most insecure, infested sites available! He suggests that I only use as contact/message relaying...but GO NOWHERE near any of the games or interaction opportunities! I have abided (LOL!) as for one; he gave me this computer for Xmas...as up 'til 5 years ago, I did not have any experience in the cyber world...and like most of the young people today, he has grown up with computers...and I think he knows of what he speaks. At least, it's good enough for me..ha! ha! So VERY nice to see you back, have missed you...and what a time for you to be active again...with all the glitches! BIG HUGZ!
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
4 Nov 11
Hi pergy, happy I am to run into you again dear one. I fail to understand though why people think I have been away as I'm always here. I do spend lots of time reading discussions and I find I cannot relate or most responders have already replied with what I wanted to say so I move on. Yes, the glitches are annoying, I'm not getting notifications of my responders here and that's unusual. Bless you for the always needed hugz and back atch 10 fold.
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pergammano
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
5 Nov 11
"CUZ I am happy to see...your GREAT BIG pink grin..MsT, and I truly have NOT seen lots of it, we just keep missing each other..and I to, do NOT create many discussions! BUT...every one you started, I SO enjoyed! And still do! And what's more..."Gentle Ben--thesids" visits your discussions, too, feels like we are now having a nice "koffee klatch!" Thanks for the hugs, they are always welcome! And how is your "furry" family?BIG HUGZ...
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theSids
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
4 Nov 11
Hi dear pergammano Personally I 100% believe in what your son says about the security - I do keep reading about the private data of employees, people being hacked out from Fb but still millions use it... and I to now am forced to be on that Fb for a while But I have kept my personal info as low as I could... Hope we do not get into all that
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whiteheather39
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Nov 11
Thanks very much for the warning. I am sending it on to all my Facebook friends.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
5 Nov 11
I just hope we can all stay safe. It's just not nice to have to be worried always.
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whiteheather39
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
5 Nov 11
I agree. My friends and family are pretty active on FB. I have been more active lately and I do like to play one of their games.
Barb
@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
5 Nov 11
Thanks for the heads-up MsTickle, and for the link. I've posted it on my FB page.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
6 Nov 11
Hi there abbey, long time, no see. Posting the link on your page is a good idea, I don't use Fb enough to think of doing that. I emailed my girls and grandchildren but have not heard back from them. I hope they are all safe.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
9 Nov 11
The virus originated in 2008 I believe and it's true the last update was in April 2010 but the important thing to note is that koobface is still active.
Barb
@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
7 Nov 11
Yeah, not been here for a while, been overseas recently for a month, visiting family and friends in the UK. Just got back last month. After I posted this link on my FB page, someone pointed out to me that this entry in Snopes is dated 2010.
bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
5 Nov 11
i read the link but dont quite understand. anyway, i seldom go on fb any more because ive suspected fb many times of a virus.
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
5 Nov 11
Yes, it seems Fb is really good for all sorts of threats. Basically, what it is, if a friend of yours sends you a message to watch a Youtube video, delete the message. If you open the message, it is a trojan. Just delete anything from Fb ... that's what i'm going to do.
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blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
4 Nov 11
Thanks for the warning! I'll keep my eyes open for it!
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
4 Nov 11
Did you find the link? I didn't give any more info because I think people need to be encouraged to check these links for themselves. This one is nasty and I fear there will be many affected and they in turn will infect others via emails etc. Fingers crossed.
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theSids
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
4 Nov 11
Dear MsTickle Thanks for the link and the warning dear MsTickle. You see, I found this link quite much helpful as I have just started out with Fb. Actually kind of forced into that world because of my cousin who has got most of our relatives on his Fb account. I am still finding it a little awkward and this link and the warning does caution me...
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MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
4 Nov 11
Hello my friend, nice to see you. I too find Fb very awkward and I avoid it as much as I can. Try and alert your friends to this threat because I think if someone becomes infected it can be passed on via email.
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
11 Nov 11
I did see this warning. Thanks for posting it here. I don't visit Facebook very often since I find it to be confusing. My kids know how to do everything on the site and then there is me! lol
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carolbee
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
11 Nov 11
Personally I can't see spending loads of time on FB. I never post anything about where I am going, etc. Why target our house to be available for friendly people to break in and take what they want! Have a good weekend, carolbee
MsTickle
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
11 Nov 11
Yes, that's just how I am. I was feeling quite intimidated by my lack of understanding and then I found out my very bright, daughter is also confused. She is quite technologically savvy so now I feel ok about not participating on Fb in a big way.