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BEWARE ~ the Facebook Color App is Actually Malware

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BEWARE ~ the Facebook Color App is Actually Malware

 

Beware the Facebook Color App is Actually Malware

Beware..... In the past few days or in the near future you may get an ad for a FREE Facebook application called “Facebook color changer,” which says it can change the color of your Facebook layout from the traditional royal blue to black, orange, yellow, green, purple, almost any color in the spectrum.

Problem is, the app isn’t really from Facebook. And if you click on it, you’ll be rerouted to a malicious phishing site that may infect your computer and copy all your addresses.

BEWARE: This email to the change the color is not from Facebook and it will immediately get all your email addresses and send them spam.

If you have accidently downloaded this app, the important thing is to remove it immediately. Go to your FB page and on the left side, you will see all your APPs. Click on this and delete it. It is probably agood idea to change your password immediately.

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Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in German and Real Estate * M.A. ABR ASP

Thank you for alerting us Kristin. I'm not a friend of the blue so this would have been very tempting... Now I know to just ignore it.

Aug 12, 2014 08:15 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kristin - Ugh. Another one. Thankfully I don't spend enough time on FB to care what color it is, but thanks for the heads up - I warned Mary and our daughter.

Aug 12, 2014 08:22 AM
Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     Thanks for the tip, Kristin.   I use Facebook on my laptop, but I refuse to do Facebook on my Smartphone. 

Aug 12, 2014 09:24 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Thanks for the warning.  It's always nice to keep an eye out for these fraudulent programs. 

Aug 12, 2014 10:07 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Yeah the only thing that keeps me safe is I beleive NOTHING even when its legit I dont repond to it as I could care less and if there is any interest I contact the provider directly and ask them. Anything else is Russian Roulette in my opinion

Aug 12, 2014 12:34 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Andrea,

Stay with the blue and be healthy. Glad you didn't click on this.

Aug 12, 2014 03:35 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Dick,

I fluctuate on FB and then I will go weeks and ignore it. I am trying to be more consistent and definitely do not want any virus'. 

Aug 12, 2014 03:37 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Fred,

I tend to find time while waiting for meetings and in the airport lobby. I guess I should be more careful on my phone.

Aug 12, 2014 03:38 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kevin,

Frankly it sounds like something we would all want to do; personalize our pages as we now have picture design so colors make sense. Glad you saw this first.

Aug 12, 2014 03:39 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi David,

Probably a good idea and then play it safe and do not download any malware. Thanks for stopping by.

Aug 12, 2014 03:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kristin I had no idea...good thing I am not a FB marketer....dodged a bullet here...Thank you , Endre

Aug 14, 2014 05:17 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Endre,

Glad you know as they may be sending these apps out later now that it is on the news currently. Be sure to watch for it.

Aug 15, 2014 01:51 AM
Christina Sanchez Hood
Palo Alto, CA
#SiliconValleyHOODS | Inspired Living

Thanks Kristin!  This post is truly helpful.  I might have clicked on malware without know it because I love the color purple :)

Aug 15, 2014 04:24 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

We all like to personalize our websites so I am sure many thought nothing of clicking it. Luckily the app can be removed easily but only after all the person's friends were spammed.  See you tomorrow Christina Hood.

Aug 15, 2014 04:31 PM
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