Facebook virus Koobface strikes again

A Facebook virus that was first reported in August has reappeared and is continuing to plague users with fake emails inviting them to click through to embarrassing videos of their friends.Known as Koobface, the virus causes messages to appear in user accounts claiming to have come from a friend, with a link to a video and a title such as "You look so amazing funny on our new video" or "Nice dancing! Shouldn't you be ashamed?"

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