StalkDaily.com is the alleged cause of a Twitter virus which causes infected users to repeatedly spam tweets advertising the Stalk Daily site, which promises an enhanced Twitter experience. Users become infected by visiting an infected user's Twitter profile.
StalkDaily.com says they have no involvement in the virus's spread, though multiple media publications and blog posts report that StalkDaily is the cause of the virus. Users are warned not to visit the StalkDaily site, as it could be hazardous to your computer and Twitter account.
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Promises enhanced Twitter experience, including videos and photosTechCrunch: Warning: Twitter Hit By StalkDaily Worm
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Users become infected by visiting already infected user's profileTechCrunch: Warning: Twitter Hit By StalkDaily Worm
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Virus causes infected user to repeatedly tweet spam message advertising StalkDailyTechCrunch: Warning: Twitter Hit By StalkDaily Worm
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Users encouraged to reset passwords immediately to eliminate infectionTechCrunch: Warning: Twitter Hit By StalkDaily Worm
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Some claim virus alters "About Me" section of profile to infect other usersTechCrunch: Warning: Twitter Hit By StalkDaily Worm
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