What is Phishing...?

This is a technique of extracting confidential information such as credit card numbers and username password combos by masquerading as legitimate enterprises. Phishing is technically carried out by email spoofing.   You’ve probably received email containing links to legitimate appearing websites. You probably found it suspicious and didn’t click the link.  Smart move. The malware would have installed itself on computer and stolen private information. Cyber-criminals use social engineering to trick you into downloading malware off the internet or make you fill your personal information under false pretense.

A phishing scam in an email message can b evaded by keeping certain things in mind.

Ø  Look for spelling mistakes in the text. Cyber-criminals are not known for their grammar and spelling.

Ø  Hover your cursor over the Hyperlinked URL but don’t click. Check if the address matches with the one written in the message.

Ø  Watch out for fake threats. Did you receive a message saying “Your email account will be closed if you don’t reply to this mail”? they might trick you by threatening that your security has been compromised.

Ø  Attackers use the names and logos of well-known web sites to deceive you. The graphics and the web addresses used in the email are strikingly similar to the legitimate ones, but the lead you to phony sites.

Not all phishing is done via email or websites. Vishing (Voice phishing) involves calls to victims using fake identity fooling you into considering the call to be from a trusted organization. They mau clame to be a from a bank asking you to dial a number (Provided by VoIP service and owned by attacker) and entry your account details. Once you do that, your account security is compromised…!!!!