: Run a full scan using a reputable antivirus or anti-malware program (like Malwarebytes) to ensure no scripts are running in the background.
: Immediately update the password for the platform where you received the link, as well as any other accounts that use the same password.
: Let your contacts know your account may have been compromised so they don't click links sent from you. Chat_something_sexy.mp4
: A friend’s account (which has already been hacked) sends you a message saying something like, "Is this you in this video?" or "Look at this lol," followed by the file Chat_something_sexy.mp4 .
If you have received a message containing this file, It is not a real video; it is a malicious script designed to compromise your accounts or infect your device. How the Scam Works : Run a full scan using a reputable
: Once a user is infected, the malware uses their account to send the same message to all of their contacts, continuing the spread. What to do if you clicked it
: Go to your account settings and "Log out of all other sessions" to kick any hackers off your account. : A friend’s account (which has already been
: This adds a vital layer of security even if a hacker gets your password.