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How to Avoid the Facebook Porn Video Virus?

Tips to Avoiding the Facebook Porn Video Virus

• Use security software that will block malware (not just viruses).

• The security software must also block risky web links and phishing attempts (as happens when users click the Facebook porno links).

• Use a different Facebook password from all other online websites.

• When a website tells you to update your Flash program or Adobe reader, never do this.  Instead, visit the official software vendors site to perform an update.

Official page to check your Adobe Flash:  Check Your Adobe Flash Player Version

Official Adobe Reader (make sure to UNCHECK the optional offer):  Adobe Reader

Already Infected?

There are several excellent suggestions provided by FaceBook users that can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/help/community/question/?id=10203420906699385

1. Scan your computer for viruses and malware and remove any offending problems.
2. Change your FaceBook password.
3. Consider following the tips noted above to avoid future infections.

Online Virus Scanner

If you’re infected, consider scanning your computer with one of the many available online virus scanners:

https://www.google.com/search?q=online+virus+scanner

The Risk of Not Fixing the Problem

Some choose to ignore the problem.

Friends and groups will unfriend and block the person because the malware is essentially spamming everyone and every group they are members of.

Groups will protect themselves and individuals will tire of the offensive messages and have no choice but to take action on their part.

In some cases, it can be hard to get back into private groups, so take extra care and caution to fix the problem and make sure it can’t happen again.

Still Infected?

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