For all you non-nerds:You're going to start getting friend requests from fake MySpace profiles that when visited automatically redirect to external websites. Some of these will be classic spam ("free" ringtones, IPods, etc). Others will take you to spoof MySpace log in pages in hopes of stealing your password. Others *might* be used to spread some new worms and other crap all over this place.
You have been warned. ;-)
For the Nerds:I just posted a blog entry on GhettoWebmaster.com explaining this new exploit in detail. Non-nerds will also likely find it interesting because I tracked down a asshat I saw spamming with this new angle.
Here's that write-up:
QuickTime Embeds: MySpace Spammers New Best FriendIn other news: That
"MySpace Adult Content Viewer" jackass has altered his hustle a bit. The image he is laying over his fake profiles now looks like this:
Now, instead of claiming to be the key to nakedness it's a wolf in sheep's clothing presenting itself as a security feature. If you see it, don't click it.
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