Remove Facebook Trojans - Here's how it works

Trojans are repeatedly distributed via Facebook. We'll show you how to remove those troublesome Trojans from your system. In general, you should be careful on Facebook right now and not click on every link. Think about whether your friend would really post such a link on Facebook. Be skeptical.

This is how the Facebook Trojan works

• A Facebook Trojan is currently disguising itself as a YouTube video. This is posted by friends who are already infected or sent by message.
• Clicking the link will take you to a website that looks very similar to YouTube. In order to play the video, the installation of an extension is suggested.
• If you have installed the add-on in the browser, it is already too late. The Trojan has nested on your computer and is distributing the link to your Facebook friends.

Step 1: delete add-on from Facebook trojan

First of all, the browser extension has to disappear. You can easily remove the add-on in your browser settings. You can find suitable instructions in the following practical tips:

• Delete add-ons in Google Chrome
• Delete add-ons in Mozilla Firefox
• Delete add-ons in Internet Explorer
• Delete add-ons in Opera

Step 2: remove Facebook Trojan from Windows

• First download the free AdwCleaner and run the tool. Start the short scan and remove all finds.
• Now install the free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program. This virus scanner is extremely reliable both in the detection and in the removal of pests.

Step 3: restore security on Facebook

• First, check your pin board and your latest messages. If the Facebook Trojan has already been forwarded to your friends, you should warn them immediately.
• Since the Trojan had access to your Facebook account, you should also change your Facebook password. This will prevent you from taking over your account later.

In the next practical tip, we will show you what other dangers threaten on Facebook.