Facebook Fan Check Can Lead To Malware

Searching for links to explain what Facebook Fan Check is can lead to your PC becoming infected with Malware. The best way (other than not clicking on a malicious link) to protect your computer from becoming infected by this type of malware is to run a layered defense utilizing the Free Anti-Virus programs I describe in my Security Toolbox.

If you think of Google, Yahoo, or Bing searches as paths through the Internet Jungle you'll find some are safe and well maintained trails. Other paths have been Booby Trapped and Headhunters are waiting to Hack your PC to bits. So, before heading out into the Jungle make sure you have all the gear you'll need for a safe trip.

This Video shows how someone would be tricked into installing the Facebook Fan Check.

Citibank Phishing Email

Here's a really good example of a Phishing email that looks very authentic but it's not. First, in the email security zone notice the last 4 #'s are blocked out. Click on the image to see the full size so you can see the details in this email. Citibank always shows them and they should match the numbers on a Citibank Credit Card in your name.

Second, the email address I received this email at isn't registered with Citibank. That should be obvious enough that it's a Phishing attempt but if you're a busy person checking multiple email accounts you might not even think about that before clicking on the link.

The link looks legitimate because it says online.Citibank in the address but that's not really the link. The hacker can make the link look like whatever web address he wants to try and trick you into clicking it. This is the real link address and please don't paste it into your browser to see what it does:

http://rrcs-70-63-50-45.central.biz.rr.com/asp/online.citibank.com/US/JPS/portal/Index.do.htm

This is one of the better phishing emails I've seen and chances are I would have been OK even if I had clicked on it as all of my PC Security software is up to date. If you're concerned about your computer security software be sure to review the software listed in the Security Toolbox on Free PC Protection.

Pre-order Windows 7 and Save 50%

Beginning today, June 26, 2009 Microsoft’s newest operating system Windows 7 will officially be available for Pre-order. To support this launch, two editions, Home Premium and Professional, will be made available for 50% off or more. This offer will last through July 11, 2009 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. Windows 7 is a truly exciting new Microsoft launch with great new features including Jump Lists, Aero Shake, Snap, new Device Stage Management, as well as new levels of home group network interaction.

Microsoft Customer Support Email

If you use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express and you see an email in your mailbox that is from Microsoft Customer Support with the subject of Critical Update For Microsoft Outlook please mark it as Spam or Delete it. Do not click on the link in the email as this email is not coming from Microsoft.

Microsoft doesn't send updates to it's software via email. They do this via the Automatic Updates feature that is part of the Windows Operating System and it usually occurs on the second Tuesday of each month.

I attached a photo of what this Spam email looks like: