Comments on: Facebook Hit by Koobface Virus

By: drivelocity

drivelocity — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:08:32 +0000

At least two of my friends on Facebook got the virus… Here are a few links with removal instructions that I sent them to try and help:

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-koobface.html
http://a11news.com/1176/koobface-removal/
http://www.spywareremove.com/removeKoobface.html

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:17:34 +0000

Thanks for the heads up! I will remember about flash videos. I am the optimist. This is not the first virus and not the last!

By: Anaokulu

Anaokulu — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:27:47 +0000

The best advice is not to press the OK button, if you are not sure that it’s safe.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:52:36 +0000

I got the notice to upgrade immediately following a pdf download (nothing to do with a social site, by the way).
Just as described above, it said there was a problem with the upgrade.
And I was no longer able to hear the audio on YouTube videos. Other flash videos weren’t affected.

I spent MANY HOURS over several days time at the Adobe support site, with nary a hint on how to fix the problem, except uninstall and reinstall. Which I did.
Twice.

I guess my antivirus must have finally caught up with it, because a month later, I can hear YouTubes again.

By: Diamonds

Diamonds — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:13:31 +0000

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By: Kathy Potter

Kathy Potter — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:36:04 +0000

What exactly does the virus do?

By: Web Design Beach

Web Design Beach — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:49:03 +0000

Well, that is just a moment when hackers found a way to exploit flash into Facebook. It’s easiest and simplest way to inject the virus. And audience is very wide. I think this is just a start off for similar and more dangerous things.

By: George Nobles

George Nobles — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:49:35 +0000

It is really very sensitive topic.

By: Rika Susan's Flooring DIY News

Rika Susan's Flooring DIY News — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:49:04 +0000

Thanks for the heads up. This is always scary stuff. Luckily I haven’t had a problem with it, but one can never be too careful these days. Good to have a timely warning about this virus.

By: Goran Web Design

Goran Web Design — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:18:20 +0000

that’s gotta suck!! Considering the sheer numbers of people who use facebook.. A virus running rampant amongst that volume of people is a rather frightening thought

By: Carly's United Blog

Carly's United Blog — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:03:45 +0000

Thanks for this advice. I had some problems with Myspace and viruses in the past and no one ever seemed to give any warnings about it. If I ever spotted something odd or weird I'd always send out a bulletin to warn others. Carly's United Blog's last blog post..Each And Every One Of Us

By: Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:51:16 +0000

That’s an amazingly creative ploy. I guess we should never upgrade from a popup.

By: Super Affiliate Traffic

Super Affiliate Traffic — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:28:59 +0000

Do these people who make viruses actually have nothing at all better to do? It sickens me to know that even with the best anti virus software, you are merely running up front in the line of people who are chasing after the facts...Sad people. Super Affiliate Traffic's last blog post..Super Affiliate Traffic by Erick Rockefeller and Howie Schwartz

By: Jason Kuiper

Jason Kuiper — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:52:55 +0000

Yeah, thanks for the heads up. They attack airports,cities, computers? Why cant we all just get along?

By: Vlad

Vlad — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:41:43 +0000

The best advice is not to press the OK button, if you are not sure that it’s safe

By: Ken @ Money From Home Blog

Ken @ Money From Home Blog — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:02:10 +0000

So true. This happened to my wife, but she didn’t open it. Thank you for the heads up.

By: Busby SEO

Busby SEO — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:10:30 +0000

Thanks for the warning. And thanks RedeXec for the tips : for not click update flash players or codecs button. Busby SEO's last blog post..By: Chalicious

By: Jacques Seoman

Jacques Seoman — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 14:59:56 +0000

Warning well heeded. Thanks for that!

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:45:29 +0000

Good warning. Thank you. Nicole Price's last blog post..Offbeat Gift Ideas

By: Saad Kamal

Saad Kamal — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:10:13 +0000

This isn't new. I guess these things has been going around for a long time..Especially via IM. Users just needs to be a bit careful. Saad Kamal's last blog post..Technorati Engage Ad Network (Public Beta)