Facebook
is one place where you interact with clients -- someone gaining access
to your Facebook password and signing onto the site to pose as you could
damage the reputation of your business and even expose some of your
clients to a malicious user. Keep your password safe and change it
regularly to protect your privacy and your page.
Trojans and Viruses
Trojans
are a type of malware that, at first, look like normal webpages or
emails. However, interacting with them gives an attacker access to your
computer -- including your Facebook password. A trojan that lets someone
else access your files, passwords and activity is called a backdoor,
according to Kaspersky. (See Reference 3) Viruses, on the other hand,
are installed on your computer as files, either from external devices or
webpages.
Keyloggers
If
a keylogger is installed on your computer, the person with access to
the keylogger can get your Facebook password. A keylogger makes a record
of every key you press on a computer; the keystrokes are uploaded to a
file that can be accessed either on your computer or remotely, in some
cases. If you type in your Facebook password while you're being
keylogged, it will be saved in the file.
Past Incidents
In
2010, a virus that stole Facebook passwords was sent to some users with
a subject line that read "Facebook password reset confirmation customer
support," according to Reuters. (See Reference 1) Zeus, a piece of
malware that steals passwords and has hacked Facebook accounts, has been
affecting users since 2007. There's no report available on how many
people have been attacked by Zeus, but it is still a threat to computer
users as of July 2013.
Prevention
Being
cautious online is your best way to prevent your password from being
stolen. Unless you're sure you're on Facebook's site, don't type in your
Facebook password. Malicious webpages that request your password will
be able to see what you've typed into their password fields. Don't click
on links in emails that don't come from trusted senders and don't
interact with apps or programs -- even on Facebook -- that aren't made
by trusted companies or individuals. Keeping your virus protection
current is another way to prevent your computer from being infiltrated.
Melly
Parker has been writing since 2007, focusing on health, business,
technology and home improvement. She has also worked as a teacher and a
bioassay laboratory technician. Parker now serves as a marketing
specialist at one of the largest mobile app developers in the world. She
holds a Master of Science in English.
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