Cyber-criminals are running a plasmas of threats at social-networking environment, so much so that one wrong move from the user ,they will be getting all the informations with sophisticated techniques and modern hacking tools.So,only one antivirus is not going to save yours day , you will have to make multiple layer of protection to survive the impertinent cyber-attack. Have a look at some examples of the latest cyber criminals’ creations
Koobface (social networking worm). It gains access to Facebook profile pages and directs you to view a video that then encourages you to update your Flash player. Malicious files such as flash_update.exe and bloivar29.exe are being downloaded and installed which results in a range of visible problems, including modifications to your Facebook profile, with the immediate result being an error message to contact support.
There is also the very real potential for your identity and finances to be compromised!
Picture files carrying malware are “planted” on social networking websites and instant messaging programs. Hackers try to convince you that your friend has sent you a message or IM to view pictures. Legitimate looking URL when clicked on sends you to an illegitimate website hosting malicious files and executables, which have been modified to appear to be genuine picture files (jpg, gif or bmp). When you download and open those “pictures”; the malware unknowingly runs on your computer. It allows hacker to take control over your operating system as well as the information in it and exposes you to identity fraud and financial loss!
UPS Delivery Threat, also known as Zbot. It delivers an illegitimate file when you are visiting a counterfeit UPS delivery site. Zbot has been known to distribute via email phishing and instant messenger. Upon informing you that you have missed a UPS delivery, the message urges you to view the invoice online, which in fact sends you to the counterfeit website which downloads a malicious program designed to bypass the firewall and then steal banking and personal information.
Safeguards:
Do not open any unexpected emails or attachments ,the source of email not known also practice safe browsing.
Update windows,antivirus both on access and on demand and use anti malware, Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended and use real-time behavioral blocker of anti Trojan and anti root kit is Threatfire of PC Tools,
Update yours flash player or manually from the vendors’ website
Update Adobe reader
If possible use one anti-logger also.
