Query: If I Use Social Media, Am I Vulnerable to Malware Attacks or Infections?
Context: There have been numerous reported attacks on social media networks, like Facebook.
One such attack lured Facebook users in by promising “racy” content to users who clicked a link. A video would play but stop halfway through, prompting viewers to install the Flash Player to continue viewing. The Flash Player was actually malware that infected the user’s computer.
Social media attacks are much harder to defend against than other types of malware attacks, as they are often disguised quite well. This means users must be especially vigilant against such attacks, never following links from unknown parties.