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Spotify Has A Pirated Software Problem. Playlists and "podcast" episode descriptions are hiding malware and piracy sites in plain sight on the streaming platform.
Playlists and "podcast" episode descriptions are hiding malware and piracy sites in plain sight on the streaming platform.
People are using Spotify playlist and podcast descriptions to distribute spam, malware, pirated software and cheat codes for video games. “Spotify's Platform Rules prohibit posting, sharing, or providing instructions on implementing malware or related malicious practices that seek to harm or gain unauthorized access to computers, networks, systems, or other technologies." Podcast episode titles for these spam accounts often contain popular keywords about TikTok personalities or porn, boosting their search engine reach.
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