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Facebook “Likejacking” Threat

So…when you click spam links on Facebook they hack your profile and auto-like them without your knowledge. Then they are listed on your newsfeed were other friends can click them and get the auto-like for themselves that keeps up the spreading love like never ending treadmills.

According to readwriteweb:

After clicking through on a link, victims don’t get to see the promised content, but rather a blank page reading “click here to continue.” This page contains the clickjacking worm (Troj/Iframe-ET) embedded via an invisible link. Click anywhere on the page and the message is posted to your profile and News Feed, allowing the worm to further its spread.

For example:

“LOL This girl gets OWNED after a POLICE OFFICER reads her STATUS MESSAGE.”

“This man takes a picture of himself EVERYDAY for 8 YEARS!!”

“The Prom Dress That Got This Girl Suspended From School.”


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  • One Response to “Facebook “Likejacking” Threat”

    1. MyAvatars 0.2

      i use a mechanical treadmill at home and it seems adquate for basic exercise:’-

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