A new Trojan in Facebook disables anti-virus software users

Experts in network security from Trend Micro, found in the social networking site Facebook a dangerous new Trojan horse, which, when applied to users' computers, disables antivirus software. The program was called WORM_STECKCT.EVL

Found that the Trojan spreads via the built-in Facebook instant messaging. The user receives purportedly from one of his friends a message with the link by clicking on which you can download to your computer malware. She immediately locks installed anti-virus and begins to collect personal information.

It is noted that the Trojan is able to steal user names and passwords from various sites, as well as sending spam messages in a variety of services, including Facebook and Twitter. Given the nature of malware, users should be particularly vigilant and not to pass on suspicious links.