Phishing is the process of attempting to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as user names, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. It can trick people into giving up their personal information. Sometimes associated with spy ware. For example, perpetrators may get victims to click on a link that takes them to a Web site where they are subject to a drive-by download. Lalong.com and online-banking are common targets. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging and often direct users to enter details in a website. Below are the steps to prevent phishing emails and website:1. Recognize it - If you receive an unexpected email from a bank or credit card company saying that your account will be shut down if you do not confirm your billing information, do not click on any links in the email. Phishers typically have one purpose in mind: to entice people to react immediately by clicking on the link and inputting their password or credit card number before they take time to think through what they are doing.
2. Report it - Contact your bank, if you have unwittingly supplied personal or financial information. You should also report the matter to your local police. They will often take police reports even if the crime may ultimately be investigated by another law enforcement agency.
3. Stop it - Become familiar with the practices of your financial institutions and credit card companies. They normally will not use email to confirm an existing client's information. Keep informed of the latest advisories and steps on how to protect you from identity theft and fraud.
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Microsof web page -Pharming: Is your trusted Web site a clever fake?
Economictimes web page - Pharming attack is a new security threat
Wikipedia web page - About phishing
Privacy rights web page -"Phishing" Emails Attempting to Capture Your Personal Information
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1 comment:
Sometimes i get emails like that, even though they aren't too frequent. I usually prefer paying my bills online and do my stuff online but I always get a little weary about whether someone can get my information. Thanks for the information, i will take extra precaution on it.
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