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carly
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Hi
I have just received an email purporting to be from twitter stating that I should change my password as my account has been compromised. Does it look genuine and what action should i take?
from :"Twitter" <[EMAIL="resetpwnotice-zsdl94=fxl.pbz-46d8d@postmaster.twitter.com"]resetpwnotice-zsdl94=fxl.pbz-46d8d@postmaster.twitter.com[/EMAIL]>
message reads
Twitter believes that your account may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter. We've reset your password to prevent others from accessing your account.
You'll need to create a new password for your Twitter account. You can select a new password at this link:.........
I have just received an email purporting to be from twitter stating that I should change my password as my account has been compromised. Does it look genuine and what action should i take?
from :"Twitter" <[EMAIL="resetpwnotice-zsdl94=fxl.pbz-46d8d@postmaster.twitter.com"]resetpwnotice-zsdl94=fxl.pbz-46d8d@postmaster.twitter.com[/EMAIL]>
message reads
Twitter believes that your account may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter. We've reset your password to prevent others from accessing your account.
You'll need to create a new password for your Twitter account. You can select a new password at this link:.........
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Well whether its legit or not, change your password from the site itself
if you havnt already, set to ALWAYS use HTTPS
then change your password here:
https://twitter.com/settings/password:idea:0 -
Ignore and sign into twitter your usual way not via the link, you may want to do a spy ware scan/virus scan before you do though for peace of mind.ANURADHA KOIRALA ??? go on throw it in google.0
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