Facebook Koobface Virus: How to Protect Your Computer and Clean the Virus
Be Wary of Obscure Video Links from Your Friends, They Contain Viruses!
You might have received a message containing a video link from your own friend, who might not be aware that the link takes you to a flash update download that is actually a corrupted file that will steal highly sensitive information off your hard drive - including addresses and credit card information.
Protect Yourself
Only a couple of days ago, I was unfortunate to have received a message from one of my friends to watch a "cool video" about me. Although I was confused, I trusted my friend and decided to open the link; prompting the Adobe flash update download 'required' to watch the movie. I had no idea it was the infamous Facebook virus that has been sweeping the internet.
As soon as I completed the download, I received a high alert notification from my Windows Defender antivirus program on the bottom right hand corner of my screen. Seconds later, my Firefox browser instantly closes due to an unknown error, spiking up my heart rate. I've been using computers since I was eleven years old and I was experienced in handling internet worms and malicious viruses.
Without risking another minute, I opened my Windows Defender antivirus program and performed a quick scan of my computer to locate the virus. It didn't take long for the Facebook virus to be detected on my computer. I removed all the file contents, closed every program, and utilized a System Restore to return my computer's registry to a past date when it was virus-free.
I was lucky to have gotten rid of the Facebook virus before it permanently damaged my computer and stole sensitive information. I also made sure to notify all my Facebook friends through a mass message so no one had to go through my painful ordeal.
Scan your computers with multiple antivirus programs, be vigilant, and warn your friends about the Koobface virus.
Published by Vikas D. Reddy
Vikas is a medical student, martial artist, and a long-time gamer. He has practiced Tae Kwon Do, Kendo, and boxing for over seven years. Vikas is currently a writer and co-editor for his college magazine... View profile
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- System Restore can effectively revert your computer to a previous safer state.
- Scan your computer with multiple anti-virus programs if you get infected.
- Remember to warn your friends about the virus before their computers are also attacked.
7 Comments
Post a CommentWhat a lousy article. It doesn't give any real advice for protecting your computer and removing Koobface like the title says.
This is really good information to be passing along. Thanks so much.
Oh gosh - well I'm not into Facebook - I have too many other things to do online YIKES!!
Oh, no! I hope I didn't send a virus link to anyone. The last time I forward a link to a video was probably sometime in November. Thanks for this article. Good work!
Thanks as well. I had heard about this on the radio but there was no info on what to look out for. Is the virus sent as an email btw?
Thank you for this. I wasn't sure what steps to take if this happened
Thanks so much for this very important info, well written!