Scworld LinkedIn Users Targeted by Phishing Scams Impersonating Platform
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Scammers are targeting LinkedIn users with fake messages about policy violations, urging them to click on malicious links. These scams utilize bot-like profiles that convincingly mimic LinkedIn's branding, including the use of the official lnkd.in URL shortener, making it difficult for users to identify the phishing attempts.
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