![]() ![]() ![]() To my knowledge, it is more the external links on Facebook posts/pages that create the most security type problems. In other words, Facebook is locked down enough when you are actually on a Facebook page (even if the Facebook profile is a fake one meant for less than honorable purposes) that there is not much you can directly do while actually in the Facebook system. If so, then likely there is not much to worry about.that is what firewalls are there for.to block stuff.Īs to the timing, it is likely a coincidence.įirst, to my knowledge, you cannot determine things like IP address, etc from someone who connects to a Facebook profile unless the Facebook profile page is completely false (i.e. ![]() What do you mean by a "stack of hits on my avast firewall"? Do you mean that the log shows that it blocked a bunch of stuff? Of note i was having issues with Chrome last month and it seems to have logged lots of events related to Chrome.exe perhaps a conflict between a chrome update and Avast? Now i'm not sure that the two are related but thought it worth checking out.Īs a precaution I've ran Avast boot time scan and full Avast scan and a Malware bytes full scan and they have found nothing dumped on my machine. ![]() On the same day that i received a message via facebook then checked the profile of the account holder I had a stack of hits on my avast firewall. Ok Ive been checking my firewall logs and found a date coloration between a suspect face book account. Was just reading this in my research,worth a lookĪs mentioned in the article,theirs loads of tools for security purposes,im currently grappling with the intricacies of Process Explorer,Wireshark,snort etc.the main thing is to keep your systems well locked down in the first place i guess,updates,vpn or ip changer,good anti-malware etc,basically prevention is better Maybe visit Shields up and check for port vulnerabilities (should be stealthed or closed,not open).(unless something supposed to be using a port for legitimate purposes,Vpn for instance). Use something like System explorer to keep an eye on things My way of dealing with security with somewhat limited knowledge is to know my systems,so i know fairly quickly if anythings changed. Im just trying to upgrade my knowledge base on this kind of stuff,ĭoesn't sound as if your dealing with anything too serious but its always worth checking things out, maybe your seeing advertiser tracking from visiting Facebook hitting your system? ![]()
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