Facebook Users: Beware the Error Check System Worm!

Chris Towland · 02-21-2009, 09:12 AM

Thousands of Facebook users today seem to be getting messages saying that 10 or 20 of their friends had tried to view their profile but there was an error. The solution that was recommended of course was that they install the Error Check application.

It seems that the application is definately NOT made by Facebook.

Reports suggest it is in fact a self-replicating worm that once installed automatically sends a notification to all of your friends saying that you have encountered errors in their profile, and to “Click here to view the errors”..

If they then install it repeats the process ….. and so the worm spreads!

You profile does not in fact have errors on it and is working fine.

It’s unsure what damage the application could do but there is potential that it could collect information about you and your friends from your profile or do any sort of damage to the info you have on Facebook.

I guess it’s likely to be removed by Facebook shortly anyway, but in the meantime …….

Don’t install this application …… and if you have installed it …. hit that remove button now!!

There's more information and updates about this problem HERE.

changeyourwealth · 02-21-2009, 09:33 AM

thanks for the heads up

02-21-2009, 09:12 AM	#1
Chris Towland Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Burton on Trent, United Kingdom. Posts: 745 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Facebook Users: Beware the Error Check System Worm! Thousands of Facebook users today seem to be getting messages saying that 10 or 20 of their friends had tried to view their profile but there was an error. The solution that was recommended of course was that they install the Error Check application. It seems that the application is definately NOT made by Facebook. Reports suggest it is in fact a self-replicating worm that once installed automatically sends a notification to all of your friends saying that you have encountered errors in their profile, and to “Click here to view the errors”.. If they then install it repeats the process ….. and so the worm spreads! You profile does not in fact have errors on it and is working fine. It’s unsure what damage the application could do but there is potential that it could collect information about you and your friends from your profile or do any sort of damage to the info you have on Facebook. I guess it’s likely to be removed by Facebook shortly anyway, but in the meantime ……. Don’t install this application …… and if you have installed it …. hit that remove button now!! There's more information and updates about this problem HERE.
	Want to earn from Offline Businesses but don't want to do SEO services for them? or want to 'find another way in' to businesses that won't pay for your SEO services? Take a look at the Local Business Search Engine Success affiliate options for an easy way to Offline Gold!

02-21-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
changeyourwealth Warrior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Facebook Users: Beware the Error Check System Worm! thanks for the heads up
	Last night I made $2250! Want to see how I did it? For a FREE Tour: http://forum.changeyourwealth.com Aaron Anderson