Cybercriminals are abusing Twitter via tech support scams, command-and-control (C&C) operations and data exfiltration, according to Trend Micro.
Misuse of social networks
Researchers analyzed a large volume of Twitter data to identify relationships between various entities to spot anomalies and uncover key insights.
“Social media is an inescapable part of modern life, and our new research shines an important light on how it’s being used positively by the security community, and abused by criminals,” said Mark Nunnikhoven, vice president of cloud research for Trend Micro.
“This research shows businesses how the misuse of social networks can damage their brand, and it informs consumers how they might be tricked into a scam from what is believed to be a trusted source. We hope by making these ab ..
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