Have you ever noticed those posts or links which came to you through fb, whatsapp and various other social networking sites which promised you to give attractive gifts like pizzas, shoes,free stickers etc. So please don't become a victim of such type of links as they are nothing but aims to spread Malware (malicious software) that describes a wide range of programs that install on a user’s computer or mobile often through the use of trickery. Malware can spread quickly on a social network, infecting the computer of a user and then spreading to his or her contacts. This is because the malware may appear to come from a trusted contact, and thus users are more likely to click on links and/or download malicious programs. Some common techniques used in spreading malware include: Shortened URLs, particularly on status update networks or newsfeeds. These may lead the user to download a virus or visit a website that willattempt to load malware on a user’s computer. Messages that appear to be from trusted contacts that encourage a user to click on a link, view a video or download a file. An email appearing to be from the social network itself, asking for information or requesting a user click on a link. Third-party applications that infect computers with malicious software and spread it to contacts. Fake security alerts – applications that pose as virus protection software and inform the user that his or her security software is out-of-date or a threat has been detected.