SCAM ALERT: 11.6 Hours on Twitter Scam is Spreading

There is a scam that’s spreading virally on Twitter right now, claiming to show you how many hours you’ve spent on Twitter. Tweets come from already compromised accounts, so they will appear in your timeline as though they are from people you trust. Here’s what to look for and avoid.

**Update** It appears the initial attack has ended, but Spohos reports that the hackers might be trying a new angle using goo.gl links instead of bit.ly

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