The security on Twitter is suspect.
"Despite the popularity, Twitter still a lot to do when it comes to securing the platform"
Please take the time to read 3 Ways Twitter Security Fails
"Some Twitter users received scam tweets, or direct messages, to visit certain sites or blogs. The URL in the message redirected users to a bogus login page in an attempt to steal login credentials for a phishing scheme."
Read the entire article Twitter Security Hacks
"Identity theft, much like with Facebook and other Web 2.0 tools, it is always possible people are sharing too much information, ...... which could be useful for the purpose of identity theft or other illegal activity."
Phishers are now hitting Twitter.
"Facebook is no longer alone in its troubles. Twitter is also becoming a target of phishers. The last few days have seen a slew of Twitter phishing attacks, possibly orchestrated in a chess-like multi-move plan that resulted in three sets of victims and, very likely, some seedy profits."
To read the entire article, go Phishing on Twitter
I have a friend who had 659 updates on Twitter, in 60 days. My question to him was "Don't you have a life"?
Security on the Internet MUST be taken as a priority or else Identity Theft will be the norm.
Be Careful when you surf.
Walk Good
1 comment:
Security is something we always ahve to be aware of when we indulge in anything on the internet.
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