According to Microsoft Technet bulletin, there is a new term named "Phising".
Tune into just about any news station, or log on to your favorite news Web site, and you’ll likely hear or read about yet another Internet e-mail scam! These scams consist of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to be from a legitimate Internet address with a justifiable request -- usually directing the user to a Web site for verification or updating of personal information or account details (passwords, credit card, Social Security, and bank account numbers). The messages suggest negative repercussions for not following the embedded link, such as “your account will be deactivated or suspended.”
These types of fraudulent e-mail are commonly referred to as “phishing” because they use bait that lures unsuspecting victims. The goal of the “phisher” (sender) is for users to fall for the bait by providing personal information or account details so that cyber crooks can then withdraw money directly from victims’ bank accounts or go on frantic shopping sprees with the credit card information.
Some tips to prevent getting hacked by the spammer/phiser
Tune into just about any news station, or log on to your favorite news Web site, and you’ll likely hear or read about yet another Internet e-mail scam! These scams consist of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to be from a legitimate Internet address with a justifiable request -- usually directing the user to a Web site for verification or updating of personal information or account details (passwords, credit card, Social Security, and bank account numbers). The messages suggest negative repercussions for not following the embedded link, such as “your account will be deactivated or suspended.”
These types of fraudulent e-mail are commonly referred to as “phishing” because they use bait that lures unsuspecting victims. The goal of the “phisher” (sender) is for users to fall for the bait by providing personal information or account details so that cyber crooks can then withdraw money directly from victims’ bank accounts or go on frantic shopping sprees with the credit card information.
Some tips to prevent getting hacked by the spammer/phiser
- Use spam filter
- Don't reply email with your real name/biodata/finance information
- Check your credit card and bank account saldo regularly
- Use a firewall, anti-spyware and trojan hunter in your PC
- Install the latest virus definition and keep it updated regularly
- Don't donwload unknown file, don't open unknown attachment, don't respond unrecognized pop-up dialog box
- if you are using Windows as your OS, ensure it uses the latest security pack
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