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'Best Video' Scam Hits Twitter

by Caleb Johnson on June 2, 2009 at 04:28 PM

Some Twitter users were recently duped into paying money for a security system they did not need, according to CNET News. We've previously reported on the increasing number of phishing attacks and malware circulating on Twitter and Facebook, and now another scam has hit the microblogging site -- from the looks of things, this trend might be here to stay.

In the scam, Twitter users were directed to a Web site that featured a YouTube video dubbed "Best Video." If you attempted to watch the it, you'd be hit with a slew of messages warning that your computer was in danger. What could save your computer? You have to buy a security suite immediately [surprise!]. According to CNET News, Twitter officials are aware of the scam and are saying that no personal information was compromised because of it.

The best way to protect yourself from these scams is to avoid suspicious links, like the one described above. Also, don't give out personal information -- like the name of your pet -- to unknown sources, even if it seems innocent. It could be just the information needed to hijack your account. The flood of Twitter spam is still on the rise, so remember, better to be safe than sorry. [From CNET News ]

Tags: malware, phishing, scam, security, top, twitter, youtube

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