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What Is Phishing?

June 30, 2014 By

Phishing is one of the many types of Internet fraud where someone tries to acquire your personal information through deception. Many people have gotten their credit card information, passwords, banking account details, and other personal information stolen because of phishing scams.credit card on keyboard

Phishing messages usually come in the form of a fake notification from an e-pay system, bank, or other organization. Users will get a notification saying that they have to update their information as quickly as possible. People may also get a notification saying that their account will be blocked if they do not update their personal information.

Most phishing websites only last about five days. An anti-phishing filter will very quickly get information about new threats, which is why the phishers are constantly registering new websites. The phishing websites look like the official website of a credible organization.

In order for a person to access the fake website, he or she must enter their personal information. This is exactly what the phishers are looking for. E-auctions, banking websites, and e-pay systems are some of the main targets for phishers. Phishers can get access to one’s money with one of these websites.

It is not always easy to identify a phishing website. Phishing websites are typically high-quality, and they look like a legitimate website. The URLs may also be similar to those of legitimate website.

Many websites are warning people about phishing scams by telling them to never send their personal information via message. They are also advised not to open attachments from unknown senders. Additionally, spam filters are considered one of the first lines of defense against phishing scams.

Despite the fact that people have been warned not to send personal information via messages, many still do it. That is why an Anti-Phishing Work Group was established a few years ago. By learning the basics about phishing, you can avoid becoming a victim!

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