Monday, May 16, 2011

New Facebook Lures Victims With 'Enable Dislike Button'

New Facebook Lures Victims With 'Enable Dislike Button'

A 'dislike'button, the new scam, offering  to enable it on your account
Researchers at security firm Sophos first detected the scam over the weekend, when messages offering a dislike button began emerging on Facebook users' walls.
Somehow the scammers have replaced the standard "Share" option with their "Enable Dislike Button" link— "Like · Comment · Enable Dislike Button". In spite of Facebook efforts to block such scams they continue.
The message reads: "Facebook now has a dislike button! Click 'Enable Dislike Button' to turn on the new feature."
Clicking the link not only shares it with all your friends, but runs an obfuscated JavaScript, opening the potential for even more trouble.The "Enable Dislike Button" ploy appears to be a typical survey scam designed to maximize profits on a per-click or per-user basis also.
Be aware  because of the genuineness of the link can make u be persuaded because it appears in the standard option list at the bottom of the message.

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