New Spam Attack Exploits Facebook Flaw
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Security experts have discovered a new breed of Facebook attack that exploits a vulnerability on the platform to auto-post spam links on users' walls.According to internet security firm F-Secure, spam messages get posted on victims walls the moment they click on a compromised link.“A clever spammer has discovered a Facebook vulnerability that allows for auto-replicating links. Until now, typical Facebook spam has required the use of some social engineering to...
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