Facebook users are being cautioned against yet another hoax that warns them their unread Facebook messages could soon be deleted.
Security researcher Graham Cluley said cybercriminals appear to be behind the latest campaign that tries to convince users to click on a link provided in the "warning."
"But also, the links embedded inside the emails could have taken victims into other dangers. For instance, users could have been redirected to webpages that have been compromised and launch an exploit kit to silently install malware onto visiting computers, or a phishing page designed to steal Facebook credentials," Cluley said in a blog post.
He said the spam emails claim to come from “Facebook Administration.”
Cluley said that when he clicked on the links using a test computer, he was directed to a Canadian pharmacy website selling medicines that can “improve your bedroom performance.”
"Be aware of the risks, and always be cautious about clicking on links in unsolicited emails. If you’re not sure if you a communication from Facebook is legitimate or not, log onto the site by visiting it directly, not by clicking on a link in an email," he advised.
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