http://montaraventures.com/blog/2008/04/23/damned-phishers/ Mike Harding's Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:07:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://montaraventures.com/blog/2008/04/23/damned-phishers/#comment-34819 mike Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:23:33 +0000 http://montaraventures.com/blog/?p=1076#comment-34819 They at least get marks for creativity on the memory one... They at least get marks for creativity on the memory one…

]]> http://montaraventures.com/blog/2008/04/23/damned-phishers/#comment-34818 Kevin Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:23:42 +0000 http://montaraventures.com/blog/?p=1076#comment-34818 I saw a new one today that said I was part of a class action suit for a memory card (that might be real) and had some links to claim my share. I saw a new one today that said I was part of a class action suit for a memory card (that might be real) and had some links to claim my share.

]]> http://montaraventures.com/blog/2008/04/23/damned-phishers/#comment-34817 mike Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:54:58 +0000 http://montaraventures.com/blog/?p=1076#comment-34817 Good question, I don't know though I'd imagine there are security sites that have examples out there. The problem is, it's a losing battle as they change constantly and it would be nearly impossible to keep up. Good question, I don’t know though I’d imagine there are security sites that have examples out there. The problem is, it’s a losing battle as they change constantly and it would be nearly impossible to keep up.

]]> http://montaraventures.com/blog/2008/04/23/damned-phishers/#comment-34812 Connie Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:27:35 +0000 http://montaraventures.com/blog/?p=1076#comment-34812 This is actually quite frightening. The phishers have gotten a lot more sophisticated in wording the messages. During a busy day, I could see myself quickly scanning this message and clicking on the link. It looks much more authentic with the "fraud" warnings and the "Security Center" support. Is there a place where other phishing messages are posted so we can be aware of what's being sent for other financial institutions (eg, Bank of America, etc)? This is actually quite frightening. The phishers have gotten a lot more sophisticated in wording the messages. During a busy day, I could see myself quickly scanning this message and clicking on the link. It looks much more authentic with the “fraud” warnings and the “Security Center” support. Is there a place where other phishing messages are posted so we can be aware of what’s being sent for other financial institutions (eg, Bank of America, etc)?

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