Cyber criminals target Skype, Facebook and Windows users

[karl]

Cyber criminals targeted users of Skype, Facebook and Windows using multiple Blackhole exploits in October, according to the latest threat report from security firm GFI Software.

Researchers uncovered a large number of Blackhole exploits disguised as Windows licences, Facebook account verification emails, Skype voicemail notifications and spam messages.


Christopher Boyd, senior threat researcher at GFI Software, said the Blackhole exploit kit is one of the biggest dangers that internet users face.



See full story here: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240171783/Cyber-criminals-target-Skype-Facebook-and-Windows-users

[Jupiter]

*le me reads as he is on his windows 7 looking at this while facebook is on another tab and skype is open.*

well, i'm screwed

[West Coast Sheriff]

That's terrible

[Haufen]

*le me

9fag spotted.

[Mynick]

Skype had (and still has), a terrible security flaw, we can easly change the user's e-mail :S
Facebook users can prevent being 'hacked' (backdoor) if they have a brain xd, dont click on random links xd

[Breakeven]

*le me reads as he is on his windows 7 looking at this while facebook is on another tab and skype is open.*

well, i'm screwed

^ D: me tooo

[Penteract]

The internet's never been safe, but some people just do stupid things to the point where it looks like they're screaming "hack me". If you're going to use programs that connect you to others such as Facebook & Skype, do it with precaution.