It is quite appalling that people out there can use a tragedy to deploy their mischief. Be sure not to be caught in these scams by following a few simple steps as set out below. These are however not a guarantee, so be careful out there on the net.
- only click on links from trusted sources, even then be very careful
- ensure that you have proper up-to-date anti-virus & anti-malware installed
- always have a separate backup of all your data
Below are a few links that detail the Oslo Bombing Video Scam;
- http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=11328
- http://facecrooks.com/Safety-Center/Scam-Watch/Video-OSLO-Security-Camera-Captures-Blast-Facebook-Scam.html
- http://mashable.com/2011/07/23/oslo-bombing-video-scam/