Facebook beefs up security with MarkMonitor - Security : News   By Steve Evans

Social networking site hit by another phishing attack

Facebook has expanded its use of MarkMonitor’s AntiFraud Solutions to cover malware attacks, after it was revealed on Wednesday that users of the social networking site were the victims of another phishing scam.

Facebook’s users were sent an email claiming to be from the site, but redirected users to FBaction.net where they were asked to enter their username and password. Their details were then stolen by the fake website.

Facebook was already using MarkMonitor’s technology to protect users from potential phishing attacks but has now extended that to cover malware as well.

Facebook has often found itself the target of malware attacks due to its strong brand name and number of users. The impact of malware on a user’s PC can range from deleting important files to capturing personal information such as usernames, passwords and other login information that can be used for identity theft.

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