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Security => Phishing, Spam and Hoaxes => Topic started by: hayc59 on September 15, 2016, 06:20:42 PM

Title: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: hayc59 on September 15, 2016, 06:20:42 PM
I am trying to log-in to face book and it stating I may have malware and I have been compromised
ran MBAM and another one and I am clean..whats up?
they also want me to download TrendMicro  scanner..until I do this!
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: Corrine on September 15, 2016, 07:05:24 PM
Are you attempting to log in from a saved bookmark, typing the URL in the address bar or from a link?

Facebook Integrates Trend Micro’s HouseCall to Fight Online Threats - (http://blog.trendmicro.com/facebook-integrates-housecall/)
QuotePotentially infected users are identified and notified by Facebook with the option to download the free version of HouseCall, which will check for and remove malware. HouseCall will begin its scan on affected accounts of users who choose to download the scanner, and users will be able to continue using Facebook while the scan takes place. Once the scan is complete, a message will alert users if the cleanup was successful or unsuccessful. [bold added]
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: hayc59 on September 15, 2016, 07:32:29 PM
saved bookmark,
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: Corrine on September 15, 2016, 11:01:00 PM
I'm curious to see what happens when you try a different browser.  If you still can't log on, you may have not alternative but to use the TM scan.
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: hayc59 on September 16, 2016, 05:51:24 PM
Is this legite..because it wont let me use facebook unless i run that file??
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: Corrine on September 16, 2016, 08:29:35 PM
Yes.  Did you see the link I posted above?
Title: Re: Facebook today..log-in...FISHY?
Post by: hayc59 on September 16, 2016, 08:34:21 PM
Yes and ran the unwanted scan and all is good..for now thank you