Be Cautious: Fraudulent Twitter Phishing Sites Emerging
Published: July 15, 2013
Warning: A new scam is circulating through Twitter direct messages (DMs) and deceptive emails, directing users to a phishing site at “twittler.com.” This scam utilizes compromised Twitter accounts to send seemingly legitimate messages. Security expert Janne Ahlberg highlights the danger, stating, “This is a particularly insidious tactic, especially when the sender is someone you know and trust. If you receive a suspicious DM or email from a familiar contact, alert them – their account has likely been hijacked by attackers.”
The fraudulent webpage mimics the Twitter login screen and attempts to capture your login credentials, using a domain name that closely resembles the official Twitter.com, with the addition of “LL.”
To stay safe, always verify your browser’s address bar to ensure you are on the legitimate Twitter site at twitter.com before entering your login information. If you input your Twitter username…
Warning: Phishing Attack Targeting Twitter Users July 15, 2013 A concerning phishing scam has emerged, targeting Twitter users through deceptive direct messages (DMs) and counterfeit emails that direct recipients to a fraudulent website, “twittler.com.” This scheme relies on compromised Twitter accounts to deliver messages that appear trustworthy, undermining the basic…
Be Cautious: Fraudulent Twitter Phishing Sites Emerging
Published: July 15, 2013
Warning: A new scam is circulating through Twitter direct messages (DMs) and deceptive emails, directing users to a phishing site at “twittler.com.” This scam utilizes compromised Twitter accounts to send seemingly legitimate messages. Security expert Janne Ahlberg highlights the danger, stating, “This is a particularly insidious tactic, especially when the sender is someone you know and trust. If you receive a suspicious DM or email from a familiar contact, alert them – their account has likely been hijacked by attackers.”
The fraudulent webpage mimics the Twitter login screen and attempts to capture your login credentials, using a domain name that closely resembles the official Twitter.com, with the addition of “LL.”
To stay safe, always verify your browser’s address bar to ensure you are on the legitimate Twitter site at twitter.com before entering your login information. If you input your Twitter username…