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by: Carol~ March 8, 2011 5:20 AM PST

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Charlie Sheen has NOT been found dead in his house, ..

by Carol~ - 3/8/11 6:56 AM

In Reply to: NEWS - March 08, 2011 by Carol~

.. despite what Facebook clickjackers say

A number of Naked Security readers have been in touch with us, regarding messages they have seen on Facebook claiming to link to a grotesque video of Charlie Sheen being found dead at his house, following a cardiac arrest.

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' Exclusive Video: Charlie Sheen found Dead at his House!
Breaking News: Developing Story Charlie Sheen Dies from Cardiac Arrest and taken away in Ambulance! '

[Screenshot]
' RIP! Charlie Sheen found Dead at his House!
Breaking News: Developing Story Charlie Sheen Dies from Cardiac Arrest and taken away in Ambulance!'

Although - at the time of writing - the suspicious links we have investigated have not properly worked, our friends at FaceCrooks report that some are linking to a FbVideo clickjacking page, designed to lure ghoulish voyeurs into taking an online survey.

Continued : http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/03/07/charlie-sheen-has-not-been-found-dead-in-his-house-despite-what-facebook-clickjackers-say/

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