BitDefender researchers have uncovered a new scheme that allows cyber-criminals to monetize on unwary users by leading them into installing adware applications. Compromised accounts send spammy messages that impersonate a Facebook video: [victims name], this video is from the dance academy i went to last week what do u think? The page triggers the automatic download of a binary file called FLVDirect.exe. The download page even contains an End-User License Agreement.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/facebook-application-spreading-adware/