Sophos is warning Facebook users to be wary following a video attack, designed to infect computers with adware. Thousands have been hit by the attack which posted a fake video to profiles claiming to be the "sexiest video ever".
The malicious posts, which seemingly came from users' friends on Facebook, read-
<name>, this is, without doubt, the sexiest video ever! :P :P :P
Candid Camera Prank [HQ] Length: 3:17
Sophos experts warn that clicking on the movie's thumbnail doesn't play a video, but takes victims to a Facebook application that tells them they don't have the right player software installed and tries to trick them into installing revenue generating adware.
Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, Sophos, said, "Not only is adware being installed on your computer, but the rogue Facebook application is posting the same message to all of your friends' accounts. It is no surprise that your friends might click to watch the movie when it looks to all intents and purposes that you are the person who has sent it to them."
Facebook users hit by the attack are advised not to click on the links or allow the Facebook application to run.
