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Facebook's "Secret Crush" malicious widget tricks users

Ellen Messmer By Ellen Messmer
Facebook "Secret Crush" malicious widget tricks users into downloading adware, according to Fortinet. Read full story

Senior Editor Ellen Messmer covers security for Network World. Contact her at emessmer@nww.com.

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