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We all know that the best way to avoid a virus or malware is to be vigilant when clicking on links. Never let your defenses down and never click on something without thinking. That will mean instant regret. A new malware is circulating via Facebook Messenger, and although the popular social media platform can keep your personal information private, it can’t protect you from this malicious virus. You will receive a message sent from a contact that contains the name of the user, and the text link which says, http //wish4u co/2020?m= name of your FB friend &t=fm... Clicking on the link will open a holiday greeting, then redirects the users to an external website that eventually tricks them into giving out their personal data, and will then send a similar message to the victim's contacts. I myself got many of these. I woke up this morning to see some 10 messages from several Facebook friends and all of them read 'WISH4U' plus the extension which contains their ...

I remember the days when we have to pay much for a long distance voice call, spending hundreds of pesos to pay up when our phone bills arrive. But now, technology has made it possible to make free voice and video calls to our Facebook friends over the Internet, thanks to Facebook’s voice calling feature in its Messenger app. What's great about the app is it's toll-free. No charges even for international calls when you're using a Wi-Fi connection (except when you're using data connection where you have to spend minutes from your network's voice plan). Here's how to use it: 1. Make sure you and your FB friend have the Facebook Messenger app installed on your Android or iOS phones, and both of you are connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi connection. 2. From your menu, tap the Messenger button to open the app. 3. Once opened, you'll see the usual list of your FB friends. Tap to choose who you want to call. 4. When you and your friend's conver...