Facebook Scams Use Casey Anthony and Video Chat as Bait

10.07.2011

Hopefully, that would set off some red flags for most users. Why would a video chat utility need to access my news feed or post on my wall--especially when the video chat tool isn't even in use? Users who lack that sixth sense and "Allow" this app will end up spamming all of their Facebook connections and lead them to an online survey site that generates traffic and referral fees for the attackers.

Casey Anthony

Casey Anthony is the OJ Simpson of this decade--the tabloid media circus murder trial where the public is sure she is guilty, yet somehow she was inexplicably acquitted. The shock and outrage over the result of the trial make .

If you happen to see a message on Facebook proclaiming "BREAKING NEWS--Leaked Video of Casey Anthony CONFESSING to Lawyer!", don't believe the hype. Please. Don't say I didn't warn you.

If you make the mistake of clicking on the link, you will see an "Age verification" confirmation box that reads "Are you older than 13 years of age? Click "Jaa" button 2x to confirm and play video." The word "Jaa" is actually Finnish for "Share", and when you click the button you are granting permission for the malware to be shared with your Facebook network.