The vulnerability of the system is exploited by cybercriminals. The malignant codes function easily: if the user clicks on the link containing the malevolent codes, the virus reaches the Twitter and that particular user’s unsuspecting followers, then directs the browser to phising and adult content pages.

Users are advised to use a Twitter-based service instead of Twitter.com.

Translated by Sbarci Ana Minodora from Origo.hu for XpatLoop.com