Microsoft Warns:New Trojan Hijacking Facebook Accounts

Microsoft has issued a warning that a new piece of malware masquerading as a Google Chrome extension and Firefox add-on threatening to hack Facebook Accounts. 

This malware is first detected in Brazil with the name of Trojan:JS/Febipos.This malware attempts to keep itself update,Just like normal.

Once downloaded, the Trojan monitors whether the infected computer is logged into a Facebook account and attempts to download a config file that will includes a list of commands for the browser extension. The malware can then perform a variety of Facebook actions, including liking a page, sharing, posting, joining a group, and chatting with the account holder's friends.

Some variants of the malware include commands to post provocative messages written in Portuguese that contain links to other Facebook pages. The number of likes and shares on one such page grew while malware experts at Microsoft were analyzing the Trojan, suggesting that the infections are continuing to occur.

But Microsoft did not indicate how the malware installs itself or how many infections might have occurred.So don't download unknown extension or add-on.Keep safe your Facebook Accounts from this malware.