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December 15, 2013 7:30 AM
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Twitter vulnerability lets apps send DMs without user permission

Twitter vulnerability lets apps send DMs without user permission | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Security researcher Egor Homakov has discovered a Twitter vulnerability which allows apps to send DMs without requiring explicit user permission. TNW has verified the findings and can ...

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October 6, 2013 5:14 AM
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Malware Alert: Please Update Your Expired Dropbox Password

Malware Alert: Please Update Your Expired Dropbox Password | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Dropbox users are advised to be on the lookout for emails entitled “Please update your Expired Dropbox Password.”

 

Experts warn that cybercriminals are sending out such

 

===> scam notifications in an effort to distribute malware. <===

 


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Estelblau's curator insight, October 4, 2013 12:45 PM

Thanks for the advice @knolinfos!

Randi Thompson's curator insight, October 4, 2013 5:47 PM

If you use Dropbox and are getting these notifications, they are hackers!   

Philip Verghese 'Ariel's curator insight, October 6, 2013 8:32 AM

Dropbox users are advised to be on the lookout for emails entitled “Please update your Expired Dropbox Password.”

 

Experts warn that cybercriminals are sending out such

 

===> scam notifications in an effort to distribute malware. <===

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May 20, 2013 9:30 PM
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Syrian Electronic Army hacks Telegraph's Facebook and Twitter accounts

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Telegraph's Facebook and Twitter accounts | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The Telegraph is hacked on Facebook and Twitter by the Syrian Electronic Army.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 20, 2013 4:34 PM

 

And another one bites the dust :(((

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Cyberattacks

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, May 20, 2013 4:38 PM

 

And another one bites the dust :(((

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Cyberattacks

 

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April 26, 2013 5:51 AM
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Hacking Twitter ‘incredibly easy,’ security specialist says

Hacking Twitter &#8216;incredibly easy,&#8217; security specialist says | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

Two bucks and a rudimentary command of the English language is enough for a successful Twitter hack, the likes of which was carried out against Associated Press Tuesday when hackers tweeted the false report that President Obama had been injured in explosions at the White House.

"It is incredibly easy to do, it takes zero technical skill and it has a high success rate," said Ryan Purita, forensic examiner and security specialist with Vancouver's Sherlock Forensics. "For the average Joe, it might be impossible to do, but for the average 14-year-old who lives on the Internet, it's easy."

 

The bogus tweet, which read: "Breaking: Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured," resulted in an immediate stock market drop, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging 150 points within seconds before recovering almost as quickly.

 

A tweet from @APMikeBaker suggests the hack may have resulted from a "phishing" expedition:




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October 27, 2013 5:34 AM
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What to do if your social media account has been hacked or hijacked

What to do if your social media account has been hacked or hijacked | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Almost everyone has had their social media accounts compromised at least once in the past, where their accounts automatically share scam links to friends and followers. 

 

===> Today’s attack on Buffer <=== showed just how easy it is for a reputable company to cause its users to become victims of social media attacks, despite having done nothing wrong.

 

It’s hard to know what to do in these situations so we’ve prepared a primer on how you can deal with attacks if  your social media account were to be compromised.

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, October 26, 2013 7:50 PM

 

Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications.  

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, October 26, 2013 7:54 PM

 

Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications. 


Gust MEES's curator insight, October 26, 2013 7:55 PM

 

Visit the applications page of the social network and remove any apps you don’t recognize. If the account continues to behave erratically we recommend you ===> revoke access <=== to all applications. 


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July 10, 2013 5:56 AM
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How Thieves Use Social Media To Rob You

How Thieves Use Social Media To Rob You | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Thinking of tweeting about an upcoming holiday? Don’t. Thinking of sharing a photo of your latest grand purchase? Don’t. Thinking of checking in at the airport before your vacation? Don’t.

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Jhonathan Garcia's curator insight, July 10, 2013 9:33 PM

Social Media Security Post:  Be careful with all the things you post!

Michelle Gilstrap's curator insight, July 11, 2013 1:13 PM

Never show photos of your vacation while you are on vacation. Always show photos when you get back home.

Carmenne Kalyaniwala's curator insight, October 15, 2013 2:36 AM

An infographic with some important information we can share with students

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April 30, 2013 5:28 AM
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Twitter warns of more hacks, threats to come; issues media memo

Twitter warns of more hacks, threats to come; issues media memo | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The microblogging giant has warned news outlets that "these attacks will continue," particularly against high profile media organizations.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 30, 2013 4:51 AM

 

Learn more:

 

- - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Phishing

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?q=Privacy

 

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https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/naivety-in-the-digital-age/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/beginners-it-security-guide/

 

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, April 30, 2013 4:54 AM

 

Learn more:

 

- - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Phishing

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?q=Privacy

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmeesfr.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/naivety-in-the-digital-age/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/beginners-it-security-guide/

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, April 30, 2013 4:56 AM

 

Learn more:

 

- - http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Phishing

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?q=Privacy

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmeesfr.wordpress.com/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/naivety-in-the-digital-age/

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/

 

https://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/beginners-it-security-guide/