3 Mistakes to Avoid Getting the Koobface Virus in Facebook

January 9th, 2010 Tags: Antispyware, Antivirus, facebook virus, koobface virus, koobface worm, malware, malware removal, removing spyware, removing viruses, spyware prevention, spyware prevention tips, virus prevention, virus prevention tips, worms

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The Koobface Virus spreading through Facebook is catching Facebook users off-guard by deceiving them into clicking on a message that supposedly contains an embarrassing video of themselves. The message even appears to come from a Facebook friend. Listen to the audio below by Dale Powell about the 3 mistakes to avoid to prevent getting this type of infection, virus and spyware prevention tips can go a long way if “actually” implemented.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid Getting the Koobface Virus in Facebook

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