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Pinterest Spam Bank on “Independence Day”

05
Jul
2012

GFI Labs – Guess what got dropped into inboxes while everyone is eager to watch some fireworks.

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Yes. That.

From: {possibly random sender}
Subject: Independence Day
Message body:
Pinterest

Hi!

With millions of new pins added every week, we congratulate people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.

< Explore Pins >

Clicking the Explore Pins button leads users to healtcarewiski(dot)net, a page that sells Viagra, Cialis, and such.

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Of course, this page has a poor reputation. Our advise: Please steer clear.

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