Emma Watson-Themed Scam Spreading on Facebook


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Emma Watson-Themed Scam Spreading on Facebook

A new likejacking attack is rapidly spreading on Facebook by tricking users with an allegedly shocking video of Emma Watson.

The 20-year-old British actress, best known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, has a very strong fan base, particularly among minors.

This makes her a very good target for scams and it's actually a bit surprising that her name isn't misused in such attacks more often.

According to security researchers from Sophos, the scam currently circulating on Facebook generates messages that read "I lost all respect for Emma Watson when I seen this video! Outrageous!"

The advertised link takes users to a YouTube spoof site which displays a video player thumbnail that reads "please watch this video only if you are 16 years or older."<br style="">

More details here: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-Themed-Scam-Spreading-on-Facebook-187032.shtml
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