'Stalkers Application' Phishing Scam Lose on Twitter

Touted as a new Twitter application, called the Stalkers app, was found to be a new scam that provide a link to a dangerous phishing scam designed to steal Twitter usernames and passwords.

A new threat fresh off the heels of creative hackers, is wreaking serious havoc among Twitter users. A phishing scam that starts with an 'application release' message on Twitter is leading users to a phishing site. The link provided in the message may ask users for their Twitter account username and password. The Twitter phishing message reads:

"Twitter finally released an app that tracks your "Stalkers" get it hear [LINK]."

The above message may seem like a dream come true for Twitter users who may want to track people that are actually stalking them via Twitter. Inherently, the link provided in the Twitter message above has led numerous users to a phishing site identified by security researchers to steal a users Twitter login and password. This information is believed to be obtained by a hacker who may then use that password in an attempt to access other entities such as online banking accounts.

This is not the first time such a scandalous technique has been used to render a phishing scam against Twitter users nor will it be the last time. Computer users, regardless of their Twitter usage, are encouraged to use caution when clicking on links online. Whether it be on Facebook or Twitter, computer users should treat all links with prudence. Never, under any circumstances, relinquish login information on a site that you were redirected to from a link on Twitter or any other social network.

Hackers have been busier than ever seeking out new victims via large social networks. What you can do to protect yourself in the interim is make sure you are utilizing a strong password and change it often. Doing so will make hackers work harder to breach your personal information. It is also a good idea to use different passwords for different online accounts to prevent a hacker from accessing multiple accounts in the unfortunate event that they are able to compromise login credentials of one online account of yours.

What was the latest message that you saw on Twitter that you may have suspected being a phishing scam?