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Phishing

Phishing. Michael Bijou 12/14/2009 Computer Science 113. What is Phishing?. Phishing is a form of fraud It is designed to obtain money It can also be used to get passwords. Who can Phishing affect? . Everyone, from: You Your family Corporate CEOs Diplomats Bureaucrats Everyone.

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Phishing

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  1. Phishing Michael Bijou 12/14/2009 Computer Science 113

  2. What is Phishing? • Phishing is a form of fraud • It is designed to obtain money • It can also be used to get passwords

  3. Who can Phishing affect? • Everyone, from: • You • Your family • Corporate CEOs • Diplomats • Bureaucrats • Everyone

  4. Most targeted organizations • Phishing scams are most likely to target: • PayPal • eBay • Bank of America • HSBC

  5. Is Phishing Successful? • About three percent of phishing traps are clicked • Those three percent bring millions of dollars to scammers • In 2007, 3.6 million Americans were victims of phishing • Combined, those 3.6 million people lost $3.2 billion

  6. Public Awareness • Consumers are catching on to Phishing • The Anti-Phishing Workgroup is working to stop phishing • The top 3 internet browsers have phishing filters • Most email providers have strict phishing filters

  7. Report Suspected Phishing Scams • Computer Emergency Response Team • phishing-report@us-cert.gov • Anti-Phishing Workgroup • reportphishing@antiphishing.org. • Various financial institutions’ websites

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