Faux Facebook App May Harbor Malware
Hackers are targeting Facebook users with a hoax application that attempts to steal personal information for ID fraud. Security firm Sophos said a number of social networkers reported receieving notification messages saying their friends have had problems viewing their profile after they installed an app called 'Error Check System'.
Although the notifications were bogus and in this instance no sensitive data was stolen, Sophos says that may not be the case with other applications, especially since Facebook doesn't approve applications before they are made available on the site.
"Facebook applications are very popular and once all your friends have downloaded the latest must-have, it's very tempting to follow suit," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos.
