Another dangerous virus appeared on Twitter
Apparently, the administration of the service is still not able to provide complete protection of users from viruses (and who is capable of it?), Because Twitter has got another virus, which, as usual, attracts unsuspecting users with links that are processed using the “abbreviation »Links goo.gl. No wonder - many, seeing a sort of reliable address of the link, automatically decide that the link will be safe. The tweet virus appeared about a day ago.
Naturally, the hackers who launched the virus into the system, have thought up several enticing texts, which are accompanied by links to malicious sites. As soon as the user goes to such a site, the computer is infected. Currently, the administration is trying to get rid of malicious code, however, as we can see, this is not the best way.
The spread of the virus began with the mobile version of Twitter. It is worth noting that when a user computer is infected, the virus automatically connects to a user account on this service, and a message is sent to the entire contact list with links to the same infected resources. In general, nothing original, but users repeatedly fall into the same trap.
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The popular TechCrunch resource claims that the administration of the service is aware of the problem, and tries to keep track of every infection case. As soon as the administration becomes aware of the problem, the password of the infected account changes and the “cleared” account is returned to the user.
In general, often the reason is the link shortening service, which does not allow one to see what is “on the other side” of the link. However, the openness of the link does not always save - when receiving a message from his “friend” in this service, the user most often does not think about the danger, automatically clicking on the link indicated in the message. That's the whole problem. Some short link services, such as TinyURL, allow you to see which link is behind the abbreviation.
In general, the next warning is not to click on suspicious links, and still be suspicious of being sent to the PM, even if it is done by a proven and well-known user. And yes, while special attention is worth paying attention to the links processed by the abbreviation goo.gl.
Via CNET
Naturally, the hackers who launched the virus into the system, have thought up several enticing texts, which are accompanied by links to malicious sites. As soon as the user goes to such a site, the computer is infected. Currently, the administration is trying to get rid of malicious code, however, as we can see, this is not the best way.
The spread of the virus began with the mobile version of Twitter. It is worth noting that when a user computer is infected, the virus automatically connects to a user account on this service, and a message is sent to the entire contact list with links to the same infected resources. In general, nothing original, but users repeatedly fall into the same trap.
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The popular TechCrunch resource claims that the administration of the service is aware of the problem, and tries to keep track of every infection case. As soon as the administration becomes aware of the problem, the password of the infected account changes and the “cleared” account is returned to the user.
In general, often the reason is the link shortening service, which does not allow one to see what is “on the other side” of the link. However, the openness of the link does not always save - when receiving a message from his “friend” in this service, the user most often does not think about the danger, automatically clicking on the link indicated in the message. That's the whole problem. Some short link services, such as TinyURL, allow you to see which link is behind the abbreviation.
In general, the next warning is not to click on suspicious links, and still be suspicious of being sent to the PM, even if it is done by a proven and well-known user. And yes, while special attention is worth paying attention to the links processed by the abbreviation goo.gl.
Via CNET
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/109559/
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