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In computing, phishing is a form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an electronic communication. Phishing is typically carried out using email or an instant message.
Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, and technical measures.
History of phishing
The first recorded mention of phishing is on the alt.2600 hacker newsgroup in January 1996, although the term may have appeared even earlier in the printed edition of the hacker magazine The Hacker Quarterly. The term phishing is a portmanteau of password harvesting and alludes to the use of increasingly sophisticated lures to "fish" for users' financial information and passwords; ph is a common leet replacement for f. More on [ Phishing ]
Eu tenho uns colegas da área que são uma vergonha. Não dá nem pra acreditar que caÃram em phishing dos convites do orkut. :S
misaelbr (Misael B. Silveira) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:09 -0000
Eu tenho uns colegas da área que são uma vergonha. Não dá nem pra acreditar que caíram em phishing dos convites do orkut. :S
thx @therichbrooks Avoid Twitter Phishing Scams http://tinyurl.com/yjf4445
Jack_Hadley (Jack Hadley) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:18:13 -0000
thx @therichbrooks Avoid Twitter Phishing Scams http://tinyurl.com/yjf4445
Article: "Avoiding Twitter Phishing Scams: Don't Click On That Link" http://is.gd/4OU8k
randylewiskemp (Randy Kemp) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:17:06 -0000
Article: "Avoiding Twitter Phishing Scams: Don't Click On That Link" http://is.gd/4OU8k
@lucyinglis Of course! Too bad we have to be our own anti-phishing software, but there it is. You have a great day.
WoodlandPotter (Charlotte Ford) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:48 -0000
@lucyinglis Of course! Too bad we have to be our own anti-phishing software, but there it is. You have a great day.
RT @symantec: 17% increase in phishing attacks during the past month. November State of Phishing Report PDF here http://bit.ly/12SU1
leegraves (Lee Graves) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:08:06 -0000
RT @symantec: 17% increase in phishing attacks during the past month. November State of Phishing Report PDF here http://bit.ly/12SU1
Tips to avoid phishing scams: From an expert with the Central Point Police Department.[0:00:10] ... http://bit.ly/mhOKm #news [VIDEO]
KTVL (News10) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:51 -0000
Tips to avoid phishing scams: From an expert with the Central Point Police Department.[0:00:10] ... http://bit.ly/mhOKm #news [VIDEO]
Anti-Phishing Working Group - Cross-industry global group supporting those tackling the phishing menace. Provides advice on anti-phishing controls and information on current trends.
Meta Description: [ Our mission is to provide a resource for information on the problem and solutions for phishing and email fraud. ]
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Anti Phishing Technology - Report explains control measures that might be suitable for banks etc. to protect themselves and their customers against phishing attacks.
Anti-phishing.info - Tips and information to help detect and avoid phishing attacks.
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Anti-Phishing: Best Practices for Institutions and Consumers - White paper with detailed advice on controls against phishing.
BBB Online - Phishing - Better Business Bureau's news, alerts and examples of phishing emails.
Castlecops - The Phishing Incident Reporting and Termination team aims to respond quickly to phishing sites and get them taken offline as soon as practicable.
Computerworld - Phishing - Gives some real-life examples of the scam and tips on avoiding it.
Meta Description: [ Phishing is a technique used to gain personal information for purposes of identity theft, using fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from legitimate businesses. These authentic-looking messages are designed to fool recipients into divulging personal data such as account nu... ]
Content Verification - Company offers digital certificates to authenticate websites. Site provides technical information about phishing techniques.
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Fighting Phish, Fakes and Frauds - Helpful article about the effects of phishing and other IT frauds.
Meta Description: [ Companies on the front lines of the phishing wars share tactics for making their sites spoof-proof and protecting online transactions. ]
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First Monday - The Economy of Phishing - Peer-reviewed paper presents findings from the author's research to uncover phishing networks and an analysis of the phishing infrastructure.
Meta Description: [ This paper presents the findings from the author's research to uncover phishing networks and an analysis of the phishing infrastructure. ]
Fraud Eliminator - Anti-phishing toolbar with limited functionality free version.
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Gallery of Phishing Scams - A gallery of phishing messages claiming to come from banks, credit card companies, and auction houses. Learn to recognize fraud by studying these examples.
Meta Description: [ How to recognize and avoid identity theft, phishing scams, credit card fraud, online bank fraud, and other Internet scams and frauds. ]
GralicWrap - Free anti-phishing software uses fraudulent site reports submitted by users to build a global blacklist.
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Green Armor Solutions - Sells Identity Cues software to help users recognize fake websites through visual reminders linked to user login details.
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My Way News - Article about phishers using stolen bank customer secrets to create duplicate bank cards and withdraw cash from ATMs.
Netcraft - Provides a browser toolbar to report and block phishing sites.
OCC Bulletin 2005-24 - Advice to banks from the Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks on how to deal with phisher attacks.
OnGuard Online - Phishing section of an informational website run by the US Federal Trade Commission. Offers advice on how to spot, avoid and report phishing attacks.
Payments News - News stories about phishing.
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Sharecube White Papers - Describes problems with current proposed and actual antiphishing solutions and proposes specific steps to stop phishing now.
Meta Description: [ sharecube.com anti-fraud systems and software. ]
Spoof Email Tutorial - Explains how scammers trick people into thinking they're being contacted by Ebay.
Spoof Stick - Browser extension that displays the actual domains of websites as they are visited, regardless of what is shown in the browser's URL address bar.
The Phishing Guide - Understanding and Preventing Phishing Attacks - White paper explains how phishing works and outlines control measures that can be taken by individuals and institutions to minimize the risk.
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Trusted Electronic Communications Forum - A global, cross-industry consortium fighting phishing and spoofing attacks that lead to identity theft and brand distrust.
US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST05-019 -- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft - Straightforward advice for those who fall prey to phishing and similar attacks.
Wikipedia: Phishing - Explains some common phishing methods and dangers.
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Wireless phishing presentation at Toorcon conference 2005 - Hacker presentation about the security vulnerabilities of wireless networks and the possibility of phishing attacks using man-in-the-middle attacks. Contains some vulgar language.
Fighting Phish, Fakes and Frauds - Helpful article about the effects of phishing and other IT frauds.
Meta Description: [ Companies on the front lines of the phishing wars share tactics for making their sites spoof-proof and protecting online transactions. ]
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