[MRCA] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

[Al Klase]

John,

 From my quick look around the web, it looks like LinkedIn is a 
legitimate service, BUT malware people are taking advantage of it.  The 
key is not to follow the links in apparent LinkedIn email invitations. 
See: 
http://www.malwarecity.com/news/linkedin-hears-the-malware-alarm-bells-1086.html

I have to admit to being a complete skeptic when it comes to social media.

YMMV,
Al

On 10/12/2011 6:06 PM, J. Forster wrote:
> As I said before, LinkedIn grabs peoples' address books without
> permission, and, obviously, uses it.
>
> That makes it malware...  malicious software.
>
> -John
>
> ===============
>
>
>> Sorry guys.
>> I booted up my Windoze system and it apparently grabbed the address
>> book. I wouldn't send this stuff to the list knowingly. I do agree, it's
>> an inappropriate posting. I usually use my Linux system for e-mail
>> because it's spyware and virus proof. That's why I HATE Windoze. You are
>> not in control of your system and big brother is...
>> 73
>> Steve
>> KA1LHZ
>>
>> On 10/12/2011 07:49 PM, Steven Board wrote:
>>> I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
>>>
>>> - Steven
>>>
>>> Steven Board
>>> Service Technician at Systems Plus Computers Inc
>>> Burlington, Vermont Area
>>>
>>> Confirm that you know Steven Board:
>>> https://www.linkedin.com/e/-u2iw5w-gtoqgv6r-4e/isd/4540879460/cDcsuWKS/?hs=false&tok=0c93V7jZC5j4Y1
>>>
>>> --
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>>>
>>> (c) 2011 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA
>>> 94043, USA.
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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
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