Hackers try to install malware on Facebook using an alleged sex tape of actress Jessica Alba

World News Adina Camarasu
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A dangerous link with what appears to be a sex tape of actress Jessica Alba is circulating on Facebook these days.

Security experts say that the video is not real and that we are dealing with a trap through which cyber criminals are trying to install malware on users’ computers by means of social networks.

Those who have fallen for it receive unwanted advertisements in their Internet browsers with adult content or fake lotteries.

According to experts from the security company Cyrene, the malicious program has maximum effect when the link is opened with a Google Chrome browser.

Those who open the link in this program are moved to a fake YouTube site.

Moreover, users are asked to install a browser extension. Those who accept it are redirected to the login page of Facebook.

The extension is able to read your contact list and send the dangerous link to all your friends, who may also fall into the trap.

Thus, experts say you should be careful what articles of Jessica Alba you access on Facebook these days.

It is strongly recommended to verify who published it. If your computer has been infected, an effective way to clean it is with the help of Malwarebytes program.

Simple steps to protect your electronic devices and data stored on them:

• Install an antivirus on your PC, tablet or smartphone.


• Enable a firewall.


• Remember to use complicated passwords and encryption systems.


• Beware of fake Wi-Fi networks.


• Think twice before accessing suspicious links or files.