Fake Antivirus Worm hits Twitter

In a big malicious attack to Twitter, its users can be driven to fake site by clicking the shortened URL link that has been tweeted. The fake antivirusworm has affected the social networking site by goo.gl shortened URL. Twitter users are being shocked to find the malicious links have been tweeted from their account. It can be described as afake anti-virus attack that contains no original links other than Google's shortened link goo.gl and points to a URL endingwith "m28sx.html". According to some technical analysts, malicious attack through shortened links is not new. The concept to make long URL short for a site like Twitter that allows only 140 characters, is appreciated. However, it is easier for the attack through the shortened links. Experts are currently trying to track and analyze the worm thatis attacking through multiple social media applications and all URL shortening services. Raising doubts over other services, McAfee has recommended using its URL shortening service as it claims that the links are scannedand filtered to avoid malware. Meanwhile, experts also suggest using a tool like Tweetdeck that reveals the full link behind the shortened link before you visit that prevents you from being victim to Trojans, drive-by downloads, and other malicious attacks.

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