- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 26th, 2012
“2012 Doomsday Confirmed, NASA Warns Be Prepared,” Scam
The fraudsters earn money each time someone clicks on the link
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 19th, 2012
Beware of “Switch to Green Facebook Profile” Survey Scam
A scam that bundles rogue apps, surveys and subscription traps
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 19th, 2012
Pinterest Visa Gift Scam Advertised on Facebook
Two popular social media platforms are better than one
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 18th, 2012
Justin Bieber Pinterest Scam Takes Victims to Facebook Plot
Cybercriminals start relying on cross-platform scams
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 6th, 2012
Scammers Target Facebook Users in Polymorphic Attack
A shady extension takes control of the browser and the victim's Facebook account
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 3rd, 2012
Ice IX Attacks Facebook Users to Steal Credit Card Details
The new variant of the malware uses web inject techniques to dupe users
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 3rd, 2012
“Make Money with Pinterest” Scam Uses Paid Facebook Ads
Crooks start relying on new techniques to spread their scams
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 27th, 2012
Beware of Shady “Facebook Profile Viewer” Application
It's unlikely that Facebook will release a legitimate app that lets you see your stalkers
- Security
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 26th, 2012
Shady Extensions Hosted on Chrome Web Store Used in Facebook Scams
Facebook scammers sell "Likes" using compromised accounts
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 23rd, 2012
Fake “Osama Bin Laden Is Not Dead” Video Leads to Scam
The scam ends by promising users a video of their own deaths
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 20th, 2012
Shakira Tape Scam Available for Users “over 13”
Press 80 Like buttons to verify that you have the appropriate age
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 15th, 2012
Petition: Remove the Baby Charity Scam Photos from Facebook
Sign a petition to convince Facebook that these hoaxes should be addressed properly
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 13th, 2012
FC Barcelona Fans Targeted in Facebook Phishing Scam
The football club's popularity is leveraged by cybercriminals
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 12th, 2012
Fake CAPTCHAs Fool Users into Posting Comments
Crooks come up with sophisticated ways to dupe Facebook customers
- Security
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 12th, 2012
Scam: Facebook Bans Customers Who Send Unanswered Friend Requests
It may be a clever campaign launched by spammers
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 10th, 2012
“I Just Hate Rihanna” Scam Making Rounds on Facebook
Crooks promise an outrageous video in return for a few clicks
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- March 3rd, 2012
“Test and Keep Free iPad 3” Scam Spreads Via Referral Links
The harmless looking contests can inflate the phone bills of unsuspecting users