By Alison Diana
InformationWeek
August 18, 2010 11:18 AM
http://www.informationweek.com/news/securi...ly_2010-08-19_h.........Those using
Firefox plug-in NoScript receive a warning, cautioning them that NoScript "intercepted a mouse or keyboard interaction with a partially hidden element." At this point, users have the option to keep the element locked, which is recommended, or disregarding NoScript's recommendation and opening up the link.
However, those Facebook account-holders not running NoScript or not paying attention will find their profile pages sharing content that links them to a malicious domain, said Komili.
"Clicking the link sends you to one of many fan pages all serving the exact same content. It seems a fan page is chosen at random," he said.
Anyone victimized by this scam should select "Remove" to clear the content from their profile and help prevent the further spreading of the social networking disease, said Komili. .................
Facebook Clickjacking Attack Spreading Through Share Button
"Funny T-Shirt Fails" scam costs victims a $5 weekly charge on their cell phone bill, finds Sophos.
By Alison Diana
InformationWeek
August 18, 2010 11:18 AM
Facebook users came under attack from a new clickjacking scam that could result in lost money as well as aggravation, spread by the social networking site's Share button.
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