Brad Pitt's viral death: A hoax; He is very much alive..and kicking!
A link with a questionable content rocked social media headlining "R.I.P Brad Pitt" from a legitimate source Fox News. This is what Facebook users saw on their news feed as Brad Pitt was shot dead at a shooting range last Sunday. Unknowing Facebook users still feel the aftermath of Angelina Jolie's filing of divorce from Brad Pitt but when the links are open, account phishing will happen. Good thing, Facebook took fast action and warned their users by captioning the link to "do not click on the link".
This practice of phishing accounts connected to links on the web is already rampant, and even celebrities are being used as topics to interest the viewers. In the case of Brad Pitt's dead hoax link, it is already alarming that there is no safe place even on our own computers. Hollywood Life advises to do in case victimized by this kind of modus, regular changing of passwords would really help.
Facebook is but willing to help in the cleanup of software and verification of accounts to ensure the best interest of a social media user. In a recent article by The Next Web, on issues like this,it is best to contact Facebook immediately or the website involved and prepares an explanation to process the said verification and cleanup.
The link is definitely just an evil phishing scheme, and the truth is, Brad Pitt is alive. Crazy as it is, internet users should be vigilant enough to suspect any questionable links thereof. Responsible use of Social Media and keeping on to the facts will prevent these untoward things to happen. Accounts, passwords and security questions are basic private properties and should not be shared with anyone. It is better safe than sorry. So the next time this kind of link will pop in the computer, take a deep breath and open other reliable sources like the television or radio.
