Naked Security: Fallen for a fake Twitter Account? Here’s how to spot them

By Lisa Vaas, nakedsecurity.sophos.com       February 14th, 2017

On Tuesday, a fake Twitter account purportedly belonging to the retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, who had resigned from his position as US national security adviser the night before, hoodwinked not only the New York Times and other media outlets, but also House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Elijah Cummings.

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How to spot a fake Twitter account

Is it verified?

In a FAQ on its verified accounts, Twitter says that, typically, verified accounts belong to users in music, acting, fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business and more, be they brands or individuals.

How much does Facebook really know about you – and is it right?

This is a very interesting point of view on how Facebook and other social networks use your interactions with their applications to their financial benefit. These “Free” services aren’t really free. They may be costing you in ways other than monetarily. Take a quick peak.

It is always a good thing to be more fully aware of what you are getting into when you access an online service. Be careful of the information you share and equipment you use to to access it.