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New Phishing Technique - Hides the true web address
« on: August 21, 2005, 09:57:05 PM »
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emails go formal - New method hides the true web address:

Researchers have discovered a new method used by criminals to hide the location of phishing websites in email messages. The technique uses a form that sends the users to phishing websites after they have pushed a button. Traditionally phishers employ a link in the body of the email message, security watchdog, the SANS Internet Storm Centre has warned. Forms are commonly used by websites to allow users to send information back to the sites, for instance to enter user names and passwords for log ins. A phishing email tries to lure the recipient to a website that the message claims is from a trusted organisation like a bank or credit card company. The aim of the message is to steal confidential information such as login names and passwords.
« Last Edit: August 21, 2005, 10:07:02 PM by dynaweb »

 

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