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File-sharing scam targets Twitter

Twitter has identified a scheme that uses compromised file-sharing sites to steal the log on information of users. The service said it had discovered a number of compromised "torrent" sites that had been set up specifically to skim usernames and passwords. Scammers were then able to use the data to gain access to Twitter and other sites because many people use the same logon for multiple services.

After "doing some digging" Twitter found a network of compromised torrent sites that had been set up with the sole aim of stealing "logon" information.

"It appears that for a number of years, a person has been creating torrent sites that require a login and password as well as creating forums set up for torrent site usage and then selling these purportedly well-crafted sites and forums to other people innocently looking to start a download site of their very own," said the firm.