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Facebook stamps out malware attack


Facebook Inc. has blocked links between its social networking site and malware-infested Web sites that malicious hackers have been trying to lure Facebook members to. "We've identified and blocked the ability to link to the malicious Web sites from anywhere on Facebook. Less than .002% of people on Facebook have been affected, all of whom we notified and suggested steps to remove the malware," wrote Max Kelly, Facebook's head of security, in a blog post early Friday.

Security company Sophos PLC on Thursday issued a warning about the attack, in which malicious hackers were targeting unsuspecting Facebook users via postings on the site's Wall feature. Facebook stamps out malware attack





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