Facebook Security Advisory #4-ish

This is an advisory warning against the “Pictures” application. It looks like the Photos app built into facebook, but it’s been created by a malicious software distributor. The app itself automatically tags people and has been reported to install malicious software on some computers. Simply put: check out apps that ask for authorization by visiting their page. Keep your computer up to date (when was the last time you ran Windows update? Really?). Run a firewall and comprehensive antivirus software (I like Symantec 360).

 
Also, if you get weird links from people, don’t click on them. When in doubt, meet the person or call them (yes, in real life) and ask them if they *really* sent you the link. There is a more comprehensive listing of Facebook security advisories at http://www.facebook.com/security that is updated regularly.

Cheers, Brent