I opened a video link in messenger to view a video and put my Hotmail and password info only to realize it was a scam –
I changed my password on Hotmail, Facebook and Instagram – do I need to do anything else ?
Opened scam link via Messenger
cc, | Facebook virus |
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Changing your password on Facebook and Hotmail is a correct course of action. Just to be sure, we suggest you also install powerful anti-malware software and perform or a full system scan with it (you can also use a built-in Microsoft Defender if using Windows).
An anti-malware scan is needed due to you clicking on a link of an unknown origin. In some cases, malicious JavaScript can be launched, and infect your machine automatically under certain circumstances. To prevent such attacks in the future, make sure your operating system and all the installed apps are running the latest versions, and all security patches are installed.
For more information on how to protect your Facebook account in the future, check the following link: https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-facebook-virus.html#qm-h2-33.
Good luck,
2-spyware team