Check your spam..

Symantec have issued a warning that 'short URL' spamming is on the increase. Short URL's are those handy cut-down URL's that are particularly useful for using in twitter, or for concealing an affiliate link. Obviously they can also be used for something far worse than an affiliate link and they can be difficult for spam software to pick up.

Always check a link that arrives by unsolicited email, and if you think it is from your bank or Paypal etc.. always log on in the usual way (eg. via your 'favourites') rather than clicking on the link within the mail.

On the other hand, short URLs can be very useful, and I use a service called 'Tiny.cc" who allow you to use a custom URL within their shortened framework - all for free too!