Phishing Attacks: Types of Phishing Attacks
by Phishing is one of the major internet security threat. Phishing, what is it, what are the types of phishing attacks, how to protect yourself against phishing – know them here. Few phishing attacks include phishing pop-ups, evil twins, tabnabbing, vishing, etc.
Internet has become a part and parcel of our lives is a statement that many of us would definitely agree and so are the threats. It is always not easy to surf the web safely. As an internet user, we need to be aware of lots of internet security threats. One such internet security threat is phishing. Phishing, what is it, different types of phishing attacks and how not to be a victim of phishing attacks; let us get an answer to this question.
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What is phishing?
Phishing is a form of internet threat where hackers “fish” or “steal” personal data like usernames, passwords, credit card information, PIN, etc., by masking or sending hoax e-mails claiming them to be sent from trusted sources like your bank or financial institutions. 
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Different Types of Phishing Attacks:
Phone Phishing:
The recent phishing technique is phone phishing. In this case, you would get a call posing to be from your bank and would be asked to enter your account number and PIN. Majority of the times, these hackers use fake caller-ID giving you the illusion that the call is from your bank. This type of phishing is also called as vishing.
Link Manipulation:
This is one of the most common phishing techniques. It is a phishing technique in which the user would be redirected to a website different from the original or the intended website. The website URL will look very similar to the original website. This includes misspelled URLs and usage of sub-domains. Example of link manipulation includes:
In the above examples, a normal user would think it is from the Barclays bank and would click the website; we in general fail to know the following:
- In the first example, “l” was replaced with the number “1.”
- In the second example, an extra “a” is added to the URL.
Filter Evasion:
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Post Commentakalinik
On February 13, 2011 at 4:45 am
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lillyrose
On February 13, 2011 at 5:10 am
Some really valuable information here. We do need to be aware and keep safe.
Val Mills
On February 13, 2011 at 5:17 am
It is always good to be reminded of these things.
anndavey650
On February 13, 2011 at 5:43 am
Great tips to stay safe!
LCM Linda
On February 13, 2011 at 5:45 am
Great advice. Clear presentation and well written. We have to be very careful when using the Internet.
Uma Shankari
On February 13, 2011 at 5:48 am
Great article. Found it very useful.
SharifaMcFarlane
On February 13, 2011 at 7:31 am
Good advice to keep our information safe.
Patrick Regoniel
On February 13, 2011 at 8:29 am
I almost became a victim of phishing. Your tips are right. Those doing phishing have poor grammar and always brings in a sense of urgency.
Christine Ramsay
On February 13, 2011 at 11:07 am
Gosh! It all sounds so scary. I am so careful what messages I open these days. Thank you for making us aware of these attacks.
Christine
Jimmy Shilaho
On February 13, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Informative. I wasn’t aware of the name to this practice.
J M Lennox
On February 24, 2011 at 10:58 am
Great advice Anu.