Archive for the ‘Phishing’ Category
Phishing incidents continue to increase. New identity theft techniques may destroy the Internet
The Anti-Phishing Working Group reports a 26% average monthly growth rate for the period of July through February 2005. Unfortunately, our previous predictions have come true with a few new twists and turns for your reading pleasure.
Microsoft, eBay (PayPal) and Visa form The Phish Report Network (PRN)
In what amounts to a feeble and self serving PR move, these giants have banded together in an effort to rehabilitate their tarnished image, caused by the dramatic increase in Phishing.
Identity Theft: Phishers think your an easy target and some of you are!
The use of phony/forged emails and or web sites to gather your personal financial data such as your credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, and other personal data is increasing at an alarming rate. And, it’s going to get much worse before it gets better. Learn how to prevent this.