On this video, Symantec (software security company) points out a downside on using shortened URLs in Twitter. Users often have no idea where the link leads until they click it so malware developers distributes misleading applications using these shortened URLs. Neither Twitter nor URL shortening service are to blame here because this is simply another case where malicious attackers are using internet technology to deceive users. The video also contains tips on How to protect yourself from this misleading malwares that hid on shortened URLs.
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