TinyURL Security Issues Revealed

By Marc Handelman on January 27th, 2009

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Reports have surfaced of browser filter bypass activity (when browsers are outfitted with Google Inc. (NasdaqGS: GOOG) SafeBrowsing features – specifically Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) with the utilization of the URL shortening service TinyURL. According to research output from Finjan MCRC. More information appears after the jump.

From the Finjan Malicious Code Research Center: “Evasive URL techniques“

“At least two popular web browsers are using Google Safe Browsing to warn users about phishing sites and other malwares: Firefox and Chrome. Cybercriminals seems to be aware of the fact that users are getting the following warning screens from these browsers and thus avoid visiting the malicious site…”