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  1. Heads-up: if you receive an email saying that your account will be deleted unless you click on a link, it's not from us. 3:12 PM Jul 9th via web by misspenny_lane
  2. We are pushing out password resets to users whose accounts we believe were compromised. Learn about how we do this: http://bit.ly/aYUEUl 1:45 AM Jun 18th via web by em33
  3. Learn the basics of safe tweeting and keep your account secure: http://bit.ly/Safetweeting 9:38 AM Jun 7th via web by em33
  4. We'll never email you a downloadable file or "security module"; if you receive an email like that, it's not from us! Delete it; it's spam. 8:58 AM Jun 7th via web by delbius
  5. Also: we'll NEVER auto-email you a new password; we use a reset process. Delete email attachments claiming to contain your PW; they don't. 11:43 PM Jun 2nd via web by em33
  6. Some users are being targeted in phishing and/or brute force attacks; we have pushed out password resets to users possibly affected. 11:29 PM Jun 2nd via web by em33
  7. Hearing reports of a phishing email telling people they've been reported as spam & requiring "confirmation"; we'll never do that. 12:35 PM May 22nd via web by CapnWiley
  8. RT @spam: Seeing an increase in pretty ladies wanting to be your friend? We're aware of this spam cloud and are working on a fix now. Th ... 11:32 AM May 18th via web by misspenny_lane
  9. For an update on today's follower/following weirdness, please see: http://status.twitter.com/post/587210796 10:13 AM May 10th via web by ginja
  10. Twitter Support doesn't currently send emails about unread messages. Be cautious of unfamiliar or suspicious emails! 9:43 AM Apr 22nd via web by ginja
  11. RT @spam: If you get an email saying that you have "unreaded" messages at Twitter, it's not legit. Don't click! 9:59 AM Apr 21st via web by ginja
  12. Do you use Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, or 8? Download the latest security patch from Microsoft. See http://bit.ly/cNvYas for details 6:26 PM Mar 31st via web by em33
  13. Your account is safer if your associated e-mail address (and phone number, if you've added one) are up-to-date! 1:57 PM Mar 24th via web by delbius
  14. We are seeing some new attempts at phishing being sent out in DM's. Please be careful where you click and where you login! 11:48 AM Mar 21st via web by CapnWiley
  15. Remember, Twitter doesn't send emails asking you to download or open attachments. Don't fall for that trap! http://bit.ly/twafety 9:20 AM Mar 19th via web by CapnWiley
  16. Phishing preventative measures taken! http://blog.twitter.com/2010/03/trust-and-safety.html 4:48 PM Mar 9th via web by delbius
  17. If you see a message touting a diet/weightloss plan, disregard; we're pushing out password resets for affected accounts. 9:18 PM Mar 6th via web
  18. If you get a DM from an enthusiastic lady wanting to converse by IM, please ignore. User is likely compromised & request is spam. 11:20 AM Feb 25th via web by ginja
  19. Update re: phishing on the Twitter status blog: http://status.twitter.com/post/409689888/update-re-phishing. 1:43 PM Feb 24th via web by delbius
  20. Phishing attacks continue; if you receive a msg with "This you??" or the like, please don't click. We are sending out password resets. 9:28 AM Feb 24th via web by delbius