Phishing
Twitter "Stalkers app" phishing scam is on the wild
By Gina on August 12, 2011 | Phishing
The Stalkers application is another Twitter phishing scam which was recently noticed by security researchers. The message that is used reads:Twitter finally released an app that tracks your "Stalkers" get it here The function of this phising scam is to track people who are "stalking your Twitter". This fake program is promoted via messages linking to the application and it does nothing but to steal passwords and usernames of Twitter users. Read more.
Recent tragedies are still exploited by scammers via Facebook
By Gina on July 26, 2011 | Phishing
Bombing and shootings in Norway and Amy‘s Winehouse death are the most exploitable news by scammers nowadays. With the big peoples‘ interest in these tragedies cybercriminals seem to be very excited and try to trick computer users to click on supposedly legitimate links that lead to fake videos that give you malicious applications. It is not surprising that all that cybercriminals use Facebook as their tool of malicious actions. They took advantage of news and put PC users in danger. Read more.
Money makers use Facebook to spread scam adverts once again
By Gina on June 22, 2011 | Phishing
According to new scam advertisements you may get a new expensive car just by working less than an hour per day and gaining between 150-500 euros. Obviously, this idea is attractive to many people because at least 3790 like the concept. The further instructions of the game are to click on the provided link which redirects you to the page where rules are explained in German. However, there is no clue how to make those 500 euros as offered in advertisements. Read more.
Big news about Osama bin Laden death is exploited by cybercriminals
By Gina on May 2, 2011 | Phishing
Osama bin Laden death is the most searched theme on Internet nowadays. That’s why cybercriminals are using people’ curiosity and creates all kind of malware and fake videos to make people do their mistakes and fall for these scams.It’s not surprising that Facebook users are the first ones targeted on these scams. Many URL links are noticed on the walls with the following message: „Sweet! FREE Subway To Celebrate Osamas Death - 56 Left HURRY! Read more.
Facebook Profile Views Fraud Tricks People (Again)
By Luciana on April 18, 2011 | Phishing
Curiosity helps us learn things, but it can also get us into trouble. Would you like to know how many people look at your Facebook profile? And how would like spreading spam and participating in survey scam at the same time? A fraud is exactly what is hiding behind the new Profile views/Wall views application on the great social network. The message usually brings the following information:SHOCKING! My Facebook wall has been visited 2239 times.Boy views: 1030.Girl views: 1209. Read more.
