Jakarta - The next time you receive an offer for free on the internet iPad, beware. As the old saying goes, if something sounds impossible, it may very well be.
Internet and computer security firm Symantec reported, scammers in droves visited social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to launch the action.
As is known, Twitter and Facebook itself is flooded with various brands because they know the use of social networking to their marketing campaigns.
Well, beyond that scammers are also good at taking advantage of opportunities. They sought to benefit financially from the victim. The tactic is commonly used, such as Symantec reported on Thursday (04/05/2012) is as follows.
A. Provide a direct link to the affiliate site
A few days before and after the announcement of the new third-generation iPad for example, users who ngetweet about the new tablet is likely to receive replies from scammers who directed Twitter offers a free iPad.
Many of these links actually redirect to the affiliate page that asked personal information such as email address and shipping information.
A number of scammers also started to send video to the YouTube user guide that guides the user step-by-step process to get their free iPad or iPhone.
The scammer then uses the description of the video to redirect to the affiliate page and then trick users into providing personal information.
2. Creating a fake user account promotion
This one mode, the user is redirected to a fake Twitter account in a particular brand. If you receive a reply from an unknown Twitter account that promises something for free, protect yourself and other users to report the account to Twitter.
Symantec advises users to be cautious when clicking on the URL without finding out first using a preview or a plug-in. Users are also required to be wary if asked to provide personal information. First, make sure that requests for information is legitimate.
Internet and computer security firm Symantec reported, scammers in droves visited social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to launch the action.
As is known, Twitter and Facebook itself is flooded with various brands because they know the use of social networking to their marketing campaigns.
Well, beyond that scammers are also good at taking advantage of opportunities. They sought to benefit financially from the victim. The tactic is commonly used, such as Symantec reported on Thursday (04/05/2012) is as follows.
A. Provide a direct link to the affiliate site
A few days before and after the announcement of the new third-generation iPad for example, users who ngetweet about the new tablet is likely to receive replies from scammers who directed Twitter offers a free iPad.
Many of these links actually redirect to the affiliate page that asked personal information such as email address and shipping information.
A number of scammers also started to send video to the YouTube user guide that guides the user step-by-step process to get their free iPad or iPhone.
The scammer then uses the description of the video to redirect to the affiliate page and then trick users into providing personal information.
2. Creating a fake user account promotion
This one mode, the user is redirected to a fake Twitter account in a particular brand. If you receive a reply from an unknown Twitter account that promises something for free, protect yourself and other users to report the account to Twitter.
Symantec advises users to be cautious when clicking on the URL without finding out first using a preview or a plug-in. Users are also required to be wary if asked to provide personal information. First, make sure that requests for information is legitimate.
source : inet.detik.com
