Just received email from Facebook, warning about a virus... though never clicked on any executables, still, I had to reset the password. A bit of annoying procedure, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
From: Facebook
Subject: Security Warning From FacebookDear Mark,
We have detected that your Facebook account is infected with a form of malware, or virus, called Koobface. You downloaded the virus after receiving a message from a friend, which invited you to view a video.
To restore your account, please log in to Facebook and follow the instructions you see there. You can also learn more in our Help Centre at:
http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=koobfaceThanks,
Facebook Security Team
Now, sitting and wondering how many users a day receive this warning from Facebook?
From: Facebook
Subject: Facebook password changeHi Mark,
You recently changed your Facebook password. As a security precaution, this notification has been sent to all email addresses associated with your account.
If you did not change your password, your account may have been the victim of a phishing scam. Please learn more about this and how to regain access to your account at http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=security
Thanks,
The Facebook Team
Short link: http://➸.ws/~mjM1$2e
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Some background on the virus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koobface
[…] a result of a phishing attack or koobface virus your Facebook account may be forced to go via security password […]
A new friendly worm on Facebook:
http://www.truthabtmcdsfood.com/
http://apps.facebook.com/truthabtmcvid/
A good place to start – is to clean your apps:
http://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=applications