Update your anti-virus and anti-spyware softwares for the latest definitions and virus detection.

Run anti-virus software to check the entire “C” drive (main computer hard drive). Run anti-spyware software once the anti-virus program has completed its scan. Delete any viruses or malicious files detected by either program.

Login to your Facebook account and change your password to something difficult. Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols to form a hard-to-guess password.

Go through your Facebook friend list and remove any individuals that you do not know; they can be online strangers that added you as friend to gain access to your profile. Remove any friends that appear to spam or have fake Facebook accounts (sexy or inappropriate pictures, constant spam link in status updates, and questionable content are some signs to look for).

Remove any status updates on your Facebook profile that appear to be virus links. Click on “Profile” – “Wall” and hover over the questionable status update. Click on “Remove” button that shows up when hovering over the update. Confirm that the status should be deleted.