Ping under fire from spammers, says security firm

Despite being active for just a few days, Apple’s Ping social network is already being invaded by spammers, says a Sophos security analyst. Some profiles, such as Katy Perry’s, are reportedly being flooded with messages, often from scammers promising free Apple gear. “If half as many free iPads, iPhones and iPods were being given away as Ping comments might lead you to believe, there would be no reason to bother with going to an Apple store,” comments Sophos’ Chester Wisniewski….