24/7 LiveSan FranciscoEast BaySouth BayPeninsulaNorth Bay
  • TECHNOLOGY

App promises to change colors on Facebook, installs virus instead

KTRK logo
Monday, August 11, 2014
ktrk

There's a new Facebook app that claims it can change the color of your profile page, but the app is really a virus.

More than 10,000 people around the world have been duped into downloading the malware, according to a

Report a correction or typo
Copyright © 2026 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Related Topics

  • TECHNOLOGY
  • FACEBOOK
  • HACKING
  • SCAM
  • ACTION 13
  • CONSUMER
  • U.S. & WORLD
Live Streams
ON NOW

Top Stories

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Nevada: USGS

Swalwell's constituents share 'disappointment' in allegations

Family, friends react after teen dies in Novato suspected DUI crash

Deadly hit-and-run suspect arrested after police chase: SFPD

$10K reward posted for info on missing Oakland woman

Rumors of Swalwell's alleged behavior was well-known secret: McCarthy

What's next for SF's Presidio Trust after 6 board members were fired?

Texas man charged in Molotov cocktail attack at Sam Altman's SF home

ABC7 San Francisco
Topics
HomeWeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Regions
San FranciscoEast BaySouth BayPeninsulaNorth Bay
More Content
Building A Better Bay AreaTake Action Resources7 On Your SideI-Team
Company
About ABC7 Bay AreaABC7 Newsteam Bios#ABC7Now: Connect with ABC7Take Action in Your CommunityAccessibilityEmploymentContests, Promotions, & Rules
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Children's Privacy Policy
Your US State Privacy Rights
Terms of Use
Interest-Based Ads
Public Inspection File
FCC Applications
Copyright © 2026 ABC, Inc., KGO-TV San Francisco. All Rights Reserved.
More:News • Local • Sports • Politics • Technology • Entertainment • Weather • Health • Business • Us • World • Traffic