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Cyber crime unit warns of social media network virus comeback

Greece’s Cyber Crime Unit is warning Internet users of the reappearance of a virus targeting users on social media network Facebook.

According to the police department, users are advised to be on the alert with regard to a post allegedly containing pornographic material which appears to have been shared by a “friend.” If opened, the post reportedly asks the user to download a revamped version of Adobe Flash Player (InstallFlashPlayer.exe).

Members of the public were advised to contact the Cyber Crime Unit in similar cases by calling on 11188 and via email: [email protected].

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