phishing

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Phishing is the illegal practice of sending out e-mail messages (spam) that appear to come from a financial institution and which seek to trick people into handing over account login information.

Phishing attacks begin with spammed emails that direct people to another website that looks like that of the bank or financial institution the email purports to have come from. When the user responds, the hackers pass this information back to the bank but they now know how to mimic the real user and can then use this information to trick the bank by using a users real login and password to gain access to an account. Anyone handing over details by logging into the phishing attack site will find their real accounts rapidly emptied.

Phishing is enabled by emails inherent weaknesses and ability to send anonymously.

Blogs dealing with phising are commonly published by banks and financial services who have to combat phishing problems daily. The most secret security and protection techniques are not posted to blogs.

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  • Vacation rental phishing scams catch more travelers


    elliott.org — Authority Authority: 462
    Shauna Kattler thought she’d found the ideal rental home in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for her Christmas vacation: a two-bedroom penthouse condominium with a hot tub and an impossibly perfect view of the Caribbean.
    1 day ago

  • Get Secured – Halifax Bank plc


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    SUSPENDED ACCESS Your Internet Banking has been suspended due to many Log in attempt from different location at same time. However, your access could be restore online by clicking below on ‘Access Restored’ Access Restored Note: this process is 2 steps away and requires more security verification for your access ...
    1 day ago

  • Attention: Account bonus – Littlewoods


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Dear Customer, Our record shows that you have a refund slated for your account due to charges made against your account by us. We do apologise for this mistake which was caused by errors from our system. This transaction cannot be completed due to the errors present in your account information. You are required to ...
    1 day ago

  • Attention : Account bonus – Littlewoods


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Dear Customer, Our record shows that you have a refund slated for your account due to charges made against your account by us. We do apologise for this mistake which was caused by errors from our system. This transaction cannot be completed due to the errors present in your account information. You are required to ...
    1 day ago

  • Attention: Account bonus – Littlewoods


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Reply-to: littlewoods@e.littlewoods.comMessage-id: 20120127143025.4B4433C213@mail.dasmodul.deMIME-version: 1.0X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000Content-type: text/html; CHARSET=US-ASCIIContent-transfer-encoding: 7BITX-Priority: 3X-MSMail-priority: ...
    1 day ago

  • Attention : Account bonus – Littlewoods


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Dear Customer,Our record shows that you have a refund slated for your account due to charges made againstyour account by us. We do apologise for this mistake which was caused by errors from our system. This transaction cannot be completed due to the errors present in your account information. You are required to click ...
    1 day ago

  • New Abbey Santander Security Update – Santander Group


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER, We recently have determined that different computers have logged into your Santander account, and multiple passwordfailures were present before the logons. In this manner for your security, your specified access account has been locked and needs to be reactivated, in orderfor it to remain ...
    1 day ago

  • Our Esteemed Customer – WESTERN UNION TRANSFER


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Dear Esteemed Customer, You have been awarded with the sum of GB?525,000.00 British Pounds by our office, as one of our customers who havepatronized Western Union in their daily business transaction. This promotion is also for everyone who regularly make useof international payment services worldwide. This award has ...
    1 day ago

  • Account Summary Alert – Lloyds


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    ALERT!YOUR LLOYDS TSB ONLINE ACCOUNT HAS BEEN DISABLED.Click the link below. CLICK HERE NOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT ThanksLLOYDS TSB BANK PLC…
    1 day ago

  • Halifax Customer Service Message – Halifax


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    (This email has been sent to all our customers by Bank Of Scotland plc.) Dear Customer , Congratulations to the customers that have been won between 100,000 pounds and 100 pounds each in our first monthlyHalifax Savers Prize Draw. These customers were selected from over 100,000 accounts that registered for the ...
    1 day ago

  • WARNING: HMRC phishing emails back with a vengeance


    Freelance Advisor — Authority Authority: 414
    Its currently the height of tax return season, and this means two things. One, accountants everywhere are pulling their hair out, and two, those dastardly spammers are sending out their bi-annual HMRC phishing emails, attempting to fool innocent freelancers, contractor and small businesses into giving up their ...
    3 days ago

  • AVG unveils global community-powered threat report


    ITNewsAfrica.com - IT news, Telecom news and Mobile news from an African perspective — Authority Authority: 533
    Cybercrime has come a long way. Originally, it was mainly a digital form of vandalism, but has developed into a criminal business operated for financial gain. Cybercrime is now worth billions. AVG...
    3 days ago

  • What is Smishing and how to stay protected?


    Tech Salsa — Authority Authority: 110
    In the continuation of the articles on phishing scams here is another one that explains what is SMiShing and what you can do to stay protected. This is another type of phishing attack that is common now days and also the preferred use of fooling people. What is Smishing? Smishing is a form of phishing attack, ...
    4 days ago

  • Action Required to AOL Account Update! – AOL Account


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    MIME-Version: 1.0Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=”—-=SPLITOR00A_001_122041532D”X-ELNK-Trace:2ca3e919d2a8395e0850034ed666edcbd404d955a861cd8aacad0a141d507fb79b0016562f6045ef350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9cX-Originating-IP: 31.193.132.138x-aol-sid: 3039ac1d60da4f1e733c3201X-AOL-IP: ...
    5 days ago

  • Lloyds TSB Account Blocked – Lloyds TSB


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Proceed to your Lloyds TSB account…
    5 days ago

  • Santander Alert – Update Your Account Information – Santander Bank


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Welcome to Santander Online Banking ,In reference to our recent requirements to all Santander customers we have noticed some information were missing in your online bankingform sent for our database updates. Please kindly download the link below and complete the form below.accurately as we would like to upgrade our ...
    5 days ago

  • Your Windows Live Account Warning !! – Windows Live Team


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Dear Customer,Your Windows Live Email account has exceeded its limit and needs to be verified, if not verified within 24 hours, we shall suspend your account.Click here to verify your email account now Thank youWindows Live2011 Microsoft …
    5 days ago

  • Lloyds TSB Account Blocked – Lloyds TSB


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Proceed to your Lloyds TSB account…
    5 days ago

  • AMAZON GIFTCARD’S – Amazon


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    Everyone, Amazon Online is handing away free giftcards! Hurry fast, Dont wait a minute. Here is the webpage Amazon NewYears Promo 2012 There are only 477 more….
    5 days ago

  • Orange New Message – Orange Mobile


    CU*Secure — Authority Authority: 431
    If you cant view images please click WWW.ORANGE.CO.UK, DEAR CUSTOMER, You Have One Unread Message On Your Online Orange Account VIEW YOUR MESSAGE Thank you. 2012 Orange Limited. …
    5 days ago

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