oceanmaster:

TIME FOR ANOTHER PHISHING WARNING

This scam is smart. This one recognizes just how quickly Tumblr likes to latch onto viral campaigns, and has set itself up as such.

The grey image-box links to this image (hosted on Imgur.com, this link is safe), detailing a call to action about a “Lost Beatles Concert” — This is actually a real thing, there are news reports (BBC) for this event. The image delivers a great hook for young users too (let’s impress our peers with our “pure music tastes”).

However, the text in the message does not point to the website. It is a shortened URL, which points to a site that is known for phishing.

If you ever need to know where a shortened URL points to, you have a couple of options available to you:

• The easiest is LongURL.com, which shows exactly where you will be redirected to. (plus a screenshot if available - in this case, no)

• Failing this, many shortlink providers (like bit.ly, j.mp, tinyurl.com, goog.le) allow you to preview the link by adding symbols/words to the link. Here is a list of these preview codes.

Just, please followers. Exercise caution. The internet is stupid.

kevinxzeleous:

Protect yourself online with these services. Reclaim your data from the big media companies.

The irony is I’m sharing this on Tumblr.

Credit: http://projectmeshnet.org/

marleyfly:

billy182:

ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, is just as big a threat to the internet as SOPA and PIPA are. However, this time it’s a little closer to home because every fucking government is on top of this, with the likes of Japan and America already signing the enforcement. This needs attention.

Information on the treaty: Click!
The douches involved: Click!
The countries and supporting groups involved: Click!
The ePetition to get our opinion on the matter discussed in parliament: Click!

One of the many reason politicians suck.