New Twitter DM Spam Attack: Beware 'iPhone Testers' Message

Watch out: A new Twitter spam attack is spreading via Direct Messages.

The suspicious DMs include a link and a note inviting users to sign up to be an iPhone tester (see examples below). "IPHONE 4 TESTERS NEEDED, FREE IPHONE FOR ANY TESTER WHO APPLIES BEFORE MIDNIGHT," reads one version of the message. Another says, "Apple wants testers for the new iPhone with the camera built in."

Although it may be tempting to try your chances at testing Apple's iPhone, if you receive one of the spammy DMs, don't click the link.

If you've inadvertently sent the DM--and Twitter is full of @ mentions from users alerting their followers that their accounts may have been compromised--you would do well to change your Twitter password.

See screenshots of the new DM spam below:

Comments

[KristofCreative]

03:09 PM on 01/19/2011

I've already received two DMs like this: [link] I was just given a free iPhone and iPad!

[KurtMichaelFriese]

12:53 PM on 01/19/2011

Why no explanation of what clicking the link actually does?

[shakawoosh]

04:43 AM on 01/19/2011

Thanx!

[fredgladys]

07:56 PM on 01/18/2011

An old scam has re-surfaced, you get a text on your mobile telling you that you have won a gazillion in a UK lottery - with the usual send your details etc.
Really, who would be stupid enough to respond, why do they bother. Oh, I know, because there is a minority who are stupid enough.

[Ninure]

09:38 AM on 01/18/2011

Seriously, why do people fall for this kind of thing?

[JoeGolden]

09:30 AM on 01/18/2011

that explains it!! thank you so much!

[Bianca Bosker]

09:49 AM on 01/18/2011

glad it was helpful!