The Trend Micro blog writes that their are numerous fake celeb profiles on LinkedIn which contain links to malware. Bogus profiles of Beyonce Knowles, Kate Hudson, Salma Hayek, and others contain “tempting” links to see these stars naked. Once a user clicks on the link “he will end up on different malicious Web sites trying the classical social-engineering tricks of either the ‘missing video codec’ or of showing a fake AV scan and telling the user (that) his computer was infected with malware and offering a ‘free’ AV scanner software, which in fact is the real threat,” says the McAfee blog. See the following screen shot:
It appears that LinkedIn has been working to take down most of these bogus profiles since it was called out by Trend Micro on Monday (1/5/09). (If you go Google “Salma Hayek LinkedIn” you will see that the page did exist but is no longer available.) Good move as this kind of activity by spammers, malware authors, and other cybercriminals raises many legal issues including social media cybersquatting and possible defamation and trademark claims.
David Mink, Legal, LinkedIn
cybersquatting, LinkedIn, Social Media
A couple days ago I got some new business cards in the mail, and I am really pleased with how they turned out. Business cards have been a form of offline marketing for as long as any of you can probably remember, but as I was designing my new ones I really wanted to find a way to still connect with my online communities. I know it is not something that is usually done, but then again, social communities are still rather new.
Bringing the offline and online marketing communities together:
Social Media
LinkedIn, offline marketing, Social Media Marketing, Twitter
A couple of weeks ago Mat Siltala wrote a useful post with tips for using LinkedIn. I thought I would add one additional tip for you today. I have found that creating groups can be a great way to capture and then speak to an audience.
David Mink, LinkedIn
LinkedIn, LinkedIn Groups
Connect With Matt Siltala On LinkedIn
If you have not been back to LinkedIn lately to check out your account, or add the people who have connected with you, its time. I am giving you this friendly reminder because LinkedIn has recently added some pretty cool new applications to their service that make it even better for you to get the word out about who you are, as well as connect with even more.
Newly Added LinkedIn Applications added:
- Huddle Workspaces - I have not really used this application much, but I can see the benefit.
- Reading List by Amazon – Share the books you are reading and like, and see what other people in your industry (and who are just like you) are reading and get some pretty good ideas what your next read should be. I have already got some pretty good suggestions from people I am connected with.
General, LinkedIn
LinkedIn, LinkedIn Applications, Matt Siltala
