Spammers are back on Twitter

Twitter users are finding themselves dealing with a new, but ambiguous onslaught from spammers. But instead of directly getting your attention with a mention or a direct message, they’re hoping to entice you by adding you to lists. This isn’t a new tactic being utilized by those with malicious intent — it’s been happening for years.

However, it appears that these spammers are getting more sophisticated in their targeting and messaging, and users should beware.