It’s no secret that scammers are constantly trying to trick people into downloading malicious content from pirate sites. However, scammers are also targeting people who want to avoid copyright troubles. By sending fake infringement notices, bad actors hope to steal social media credentials and spread trojans.
Just a few weeks ago, we reported how pirates are lured into downloading malware and trojans. However, people who want to avoid copyright troubles are facing similar risks. As it turns out, fake copyright warnings and takedown notices are commonly used by scammers as well. These scammers cleverly use the threat that copyright infringement claims pose to recipients. Many website operators fear legal repercussions and are eager to resolve these matters swiftly. Social media users, who risk losing their accounts, are equally concerned. Just a few days ago, journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh pointed out how scammers are impersonating Twitter support to report fake copyright infringements. If the recipient fails to respond within 48 hours, their account will be suspended, the message claims. “Copyright infringement was detected in one of the tweets on your account. If you think copyright infringement is wrong, you need to provide feedback. Otherwise, your account will be suspended within 48 hours,” the direct message reads.
This scam isn’t new. In fact, it pops up regularly. In this case, the scammers are phishing for account credentials, which is happening on other social media sites too, including Instagram. Those who pay careful attention to the language deployed and the username that sent the DM won’t fall for the scam. However, when facing an account suspension, some people may lose sight of these details.
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