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Just a note, we have added the following domains to our #Fediblock list across #MastodonAppUK #Universeodon and #MedMastodon

- privacysafe.social
- privacymatters.pro

Both domains have had more than a few recent reports which no action have been taken by the instances with relation to misinformation / anti-vax content and in the case of the second domain transphobia.

Just blocked an IPv6 used by a Russian troll with multiple accounts

I recommend admins blocking this IP from signing up:

2001:999:580:70ce:4c9c:480a:7009:a31f

Not a #FediBlock but could be handy tagging it

Cuidado com a nova onda de golpes rondando o fediverso

Contas falsas se fazem passar por equipes de moderação do Mastodon, como se todas as instâncias fossem parte de uma empresa só.

Elas solicitam uma falsa verificação de identidade, coisa que o fediverso não faz, pois são dados sensíveis e muita dor de cabeça para um serviço voluntário lidar.

Não acredite nas mensagens nem cliquem nos links. Em vez disso, denunciem a conta falsa se ver ela ou se for contactado por ela.

ℹ️ Aqui na Ursal as únicas contas oficiais da gestão são: @Ursalzona @Bruiserzinha @liaamancio @red. Esta (@cadusilva) e @ReeSilva cuidam de manter tudo no ar.

#Mastodon #MastoAdmin #FediBlock #scam

#FediBlock recommendation, there's a rogue server cloning lots of real accounts so it can impersonate them. There is no legitimate reason for such behaviour, admins should suspend it ASAP:

mastodon.arell.ai

Admins might want to suspend the main domain:

arell.ai

This would be good in case the owner tries the same stunt on a different subdomain. Blocking the main domain also blocks all of its subdomains.

(via @thomas, thread at https://metalhead.club/@thomas/114878505580336321 )

#FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

Big time block needed (and take down for abuse?) of mastodon.arell.ai, which basically has cloned the Fediverse with unauthorized copies of everyone. #Fediblock (3.9K copies of users) (Update: The Fediverse appears to have successfully taken these guys down, woohoo!)

🚨 Scam Alert: "Verify your Fedi account" Phishing Attempt 🚧

Attention everyone on Mastodon! There's a scam making the rounds where malicious actors impersonate moderators or admins. They send private messages or make posts that mimic notifications, claiming that your account needs verification. These messages often include a link for you to "complete the verification process."

⚠️ This is a Scam!

Your server admin will never ask you to click a link to verify your account.
No other admin from any other server will either, even if they appear to be part of the main Mastodon team.
If your account is suspended, you won't receive a message about it. Instead, you'll see a notification upon logging in that your account is temporarily suspended.

How to Identify the Scam:

Fake admin accounts often use names containing "moderator" or "admin," but this doesn't mean they are legitimate.
Legitimate admins or instance owners usually have a badge or marking on their profile indicating their role.

What to Do:

If you receive a message or post urging you to click a link to verify your account, report it immediately.
If you have any doubts about your account status, contact your server admin or moderation team directly.
To verify the authenticity of an admin or instance owner, visit the "About" page of your instance. This page typically lists contact information for the real team administering your instance.
Always be cautious when interacting with accounts claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team.

Important Reminder:

Mastodon does not perform age verification. If you receive a message or post claiming to be from Mastodon or your instance's admin team, always verify its authenticity before taking any action.

Reporting the Scam:

If you encounter this scam, report it to your instance's admin team and use relevant tags, such as #FediBlock, to help raise awareness.

Personal Note:

I'm not a cybersecurity expert, but I find this new scam in the Fediverse quite interesting. If you feel like sharing your experiences with me, I would appreciate it! I'm looking to collect cases and get a broader view of this phishing attack. Maybe I'll even try to write a report about it. Feel free to tag me in any relevant posts.

Let's stay vigilant and help each other stay safe online!

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ScamAlert #Phishing #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #FediBlock #StaySafe #TechCommunity #SocialMedia #ScamAwareness #SecurityTips #ReportScams #VerifyBeforeYouTrust

ALT

Beware of @mastodon.arell.ai as someone found a copy of my account there and the instance apparently has been known for impersonating accounts

#FediBlock

It seems social.tsst.net is only online to spread (Russian) propaganda, upon inspection no info is shown

I recommend admins to block this instance

#FediBlock

#Fediblock @MissB

This is not your usual bot account, nor your usual troll or rage-baiter.

This is a genuine scumbag hiding behind an anonymous account who is sexually harassing women in #GazaVerified over private messages.

A message to this scumbag, as I’m pretty sure that he’s reading me: please print this screenshot and show it to your children one day.

Tell them how proud you are of yourself, and tell them how much you consider your civilization superior to those of the Middle East when it comes to how we treat our women.

侵犯隐私/虚假账户spam
引自 https://h4.io/@C1A/116312976068875186 可能侵犯他人隐私，如公布人名等。
https://piaille.fr/@zjx/116312942621930001 原先还看到这个账户发bing屏保复制过来的文字等，应为刷屏账户。最新帖文为“公布人名”内容。b了之后换个账户又来关注。
#什么值得b #fediblock @board

#FediBlock @JohnBennen@mastodon.social for 🎣

You gotta love #phishing attempts targeting a self-hosted #GoToSocial account that start with "Dear Mastodon user..." 😂 (it was addressed to my @aseachange.com account)

Dear Fedi friends stay safe and beware of messages like this one...

Edit / update: the account has already been suspended 🥳

#safety

ALT

EDIT: the person I contacted replied and the new posts have the correct attribution. So the problem is solved.

There is a Mastodon instance that publishes content from its own PeerTube instance. These contents are narrated aloud, likely by an AI, in several languages, and are based on articles that appear online. Today this happened with an article I shared from my blog.

The problem is that there is no attribution to the original author and or the original source site. On the contrary, it gives the impression that the content was produced directly by whoever runs that site or instance.

This is completely detached from the idea of properly sharing information. Taking inspiration is a wonderful thing. Claiming someone else’s work as your own is not.

I contacted the account in question this morning. I have not received any reply, even though other content has been published in the meantime. A short while ago I also contacted the instance administrator.

I will wait until tomorrow morning. If I do not receive a satisfactory response, I will publicly disclose the instance and the related content and block the entire domain. There are additional details that I prefer not to reveal at this time which further worsen the situation.

This is not how we act in the Fediverse.

In the Fediverse we respect one another.
Let us avoid bringing improper practices here. You are free to use my posts as you wish. You can even make money by applying my advice.
Just do not take away my attribution.

#Fediverse #FediBlock #FediAdmin #HeadsUP

Going to pin this, because people need to know:

Infosec.exchange is not a safe instance.

The admin team are happy for block evaders to run rampant, and have Zionist assets as mods.

Do not use this server if you want to stay safe

#Fediblock

Unrelated/Related --
I instantly blocked this guy @ixao@mastodon.social for joining today and boost/quoting my post, using quotes and phrases associated with LinkdIn and X/Twitter users. Chinese shill, 100%

That's why I've edited this post, that they boosted on their account. If they have the audacity, then so do I, to use their account to help #Fediblock them.

#ColbertForPresident #FuckTrump #MakeAmericaDecentAgain #FlushTrump #StephenColbert #FuckCBS #Resist #LetsGoTACO #TrumpOnlyFucksUp #NoKings

ALT

helppp I just saw a cop irl #fediblock #fascism ! !