Facebook announced a new security feature that will allow users to check if they are logged into their accounts on a different computer and log out of it remotely.
This feature will enhance user control over their accounts and curb abuse of Facebook accounts as many people tend to forget to log off after using Facebook through friends cell phones and laptops or even on public computers. Doing so is risky especially on public computers, because users leave their accounts open for abuse by whoever happens to visit Facebook next on that system.
This new security feature, as usual, will be rolled out gradually and once live, users will be able to access it through the “Account Security” section of the ‘Account Settings’ page. Users will be able to see what devices are logged into their account and remotely log off their active accounts.
(Source: Facebook)
Facebook says in a blog post:
There, you’ll see all of your active sessions along with information about each one. That information includes the login time, device name if you’ve previously named it through our login notifications feature, the approximate location of the login based on IP address, and browser and operating system.
In the unlikely case that someone accesses your account without your permission, you can shut down the unauthorized login before resetting your password and taking other steps to secure your account and computer.
Stay tuned for more news on this new security feature from Facebook.
If you receive a message that says “LOL is this you?” and a link from someone on Facebook Chat, how many of you will check it out?
All of you i believe 
because the message certainly raise your curiosity about this so-called unbelievable photo or video of you. Right?
On Friday afternoon, Facebook has been investigating into what appeared to be a new spam scheme where users get messages with malicious links through Facebook chat.
The message says “LOL is this you?” accompanied by a link. Clicking the link, users are directed to a web page with a “404-Page Not Found” error message and their account will sent out the same spam to atleast one of their friends, according to a victim.
Similar spam were used for phishing attacks on Twitter in February.
A new tool called Facebook Hacker is drawing considerable attention of ill-intentioned people, looking for passwords and usernames that belongs to others.
The tool is said to be very intuitive and extremely simple to configure and use.
Loredana Botezatu at Help Net Security writes:
“There are only two fields that need filling in: a disposable e-mail and a password that will eventually constitute the location where the stolen information is to be delivered to,” says Loredana Botezatu, “After clicking the “build” button, a server.exe file is created and deposited into the facebook Hacker folder along with the initial files. This server.exe file is to be sent to the intended victims.”
After clicking the “build” button, a server.exe file is created and deposited into the facebook Hacker folder along with the initial files. This server.exe file is to be sent to the intended victims.
The program, unlike most malware, doesn’t monitor keystrokes to steal passwords and ids. It can extract info by just searching for key words saved by the user’s web browser.
The solution is to disable auto-remember or auto-complete features in all programs including your web browser, according Paul Ducklin, Asia Pacific head of technology at Sophos.
It is also highly advisable to keep different passwords for different accounts – social accounts, mail accounts etc. This will help in keep your other accounts safe even if one of your account is compromised.
Last but not the least, update your anti-virus program frequently and scan any attachments received via messengers or mails before running them.
Facebook security is an important issue. As Facebook becomes increasingly popular, the incentive to steal a user’s Facebook Login becomes even greater. As a Facebook user, it’s your duty to become aware of the threat and do something about it.
The main concern is identity theft. If someone gains access to your Facebook account they have the ability to see massive amounts of private information about you such as who your friends are, your email address, your photos, and anything you’ve posted to Facebook. Even worse, they can communicate with your family and friends as if they were you.
Part of staying secure is knowing what information you’re sharing and with whom. Last month, Facebook launched new, simpler privacy settings, giving you more transparency and control over the information you share with applications and Facebook-integrated websites. In order to stay secure, you must use Facebook correctly and only share the information you intent to share with the people you want to share it woth.
For more information on Facebook Security, visit the official Facebook Security Page.
Many people’s lives revolve around Facebook. They keep in touch with friends and family through the site. They meet new people and share information, like birthdays, phone numbers, and addresses. But the site is not entirely safe. In fact, if you are not careful, it can become a scary place.
Identity theft is rampant and this social networking site can be a crook’s heaven. Friends have access to some private information stored in the site. So indiscriminately accepting people as friends is almost like posting your personal details in a blog that can be read by the world.
Good for people who are careful about who gets their information. However, that is not the only way for thieves to steal your information. So, below are some tips to keep your information safe:
• Keep an antivirus and anti-malware software active and updated in your computer. Be sure to scan your computer often.
Many scammers can trick you into downloading viruses, Trojans, etc. which can be hidden inside applications that we download from the site. These hidden programs can retrieve private information stored in your computer (like credit card numbers).
• Use a browser that features an anti-phishing blacklist like Internet Explorer 8 or Mozilla Firefox 3.0.10 or higher. Phishing attacks are very difficult to detect without tools because they look like the real deal. These usually ask you to put your Facebook username and password so that they can get into your account.
• Change your password often and keep them to yourself.
• Read the site’s safety page (http://www.facebook.com/safety/) to get tips on how to further keep your information safe.
Keeping our information safe is not the sole responsibility of the government or the website. It starts with us. So, know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Last week there were reports of a new kind of scam on Facebook. This particular scam masks itself as an email from Facebook, however it contains a virus as an attachment.
Today Facebook has alerted users to two new viruses that they have recently become aware of. Facebook said
“Watch out for two new viruses that are spreading across the web. They involve emails made to look like they are from Facebook telling you to take some action on your account. Remember that we will never send you a new password as an attachment.”
For the best information on what these threats are, and how to protect yourself, visit the Facebook Security Page.
If you have been a victim of any of these Facebook email viruses, please let us know in the comments.
