Facebook’s problems are slowly becomming Google+’s problems.
A link showed up a few days ago on Facebook for a Google+ application invite. Little did people know it wasn’t a Google+ invite, yet a malware site that tried to get your personal information. Sophos reported the scam on their blog on the 13th.
When you select the link, you will be told you have to go to a third party site to complete the invitation. That is where they phish you.
Facebook has since pulled the malware site. But this is another reason why we should use caution in whatever social network we use. Just because you are implementing familiar screens doesn’t always mean someone cannot find a new way to get the information they desire.
If you want a Google+ invite, just ask me or anyone else that is on Google+. Invites have been open for over a week now.
More important – If you are not 100% sure about something, then don’t go forward. If you do put in password information, then it’s time to change up your passwords.
Thanks Jeffery,
If you are serious, I’ll take you up on your offer;
“If you want a Google+ invite, just ask me or anyone else that is on Google+.” Just put me in a circle of people to ignore if you want, but I would love to get an invite and take a look around.
Thanks,
Bruce
Would appreciate a g+ invite
Thanks