Stay Alert: Facebook Dangers

While it is very common for your friends to write on your wall, "You've got to see this!” - be aware that not all Facebook content is safe for your PC.  We have seen an increase in virus activity on Facebook in recent months.  Most of the viruses have similar characteristics including a pop up window that won't go away, advertising for pc repair, and locking up altogether.  

Here are a couple of items to watch for to try to prevent an infection:

• If you see: 
  
  • An external web address or link that you do not recognize...
    
    • What should you do?   
      
      • Don't Click!
      • Especially a very long cryptic looking web address (a.k.a URL)
• If you see: 
  
  • Not so tech savvy Great Aunt Myrtle has sent you some "awesome web cam shots"
    
    • What should you do? 
      
      • Do I have to say it? 
        
        • Don't Click!
        • Even if it is not a virus, Myrtle and a web cam does not sound like a good idea.

A cautious eye, always suspicious for malice and fraud, will save you from wasting time and money on PC repairs.