Phishing Attacks Continue to Grow in Sophistication
Netcraft is reporting that the 2006 saw a lot of new innovations on phishing techniques. The phishing technique is no longer just limited to sending emails with hidden url, it’s getting more and more sophisticated, with the fraudsters always trying to stay one step ahead of the banking customers and security community. Some of the noted phishing trends and innovations of 2006:
- Plug and Play Phishing Networks
- Phlashing (Flash-based phishing sites)
- Two-factor Authentication
- Hacked Bank Sites
- Continued XSS Vulnerabilities
- MySpace Phishing
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