Fake Facebook Security page sending out phishing messages

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Jack

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Phishers have rolled out a new tactic to target Facebook users – they are misusing the name of legitimate Facebook Security page and sending out warnings about an imminent deactivation of the users’ account because of suspicious activity detected on it.

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Following the offered link takes the potential victims to a page where they are asked to enter the login credentials in order to "reactivate" their account, and then the login credentials to webmail account tied to the Facebook account and their date of birth.
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