Beware shortened URLs, Symantec warns

By Maree Sorbello · 28 October 2011 · Locked

Beware shortened URLs, Symantec warns

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Summary

Spammers have created a publicly available URL shortening service designed to block traditional anti-spam counter-measures, with Symantec warning social media users to be especially vigilant.

Tags: anti-spam, Cyber Crime, Malware, October Symantec Intelligence Report, Online Security, Social Media, spammers, Symantec