How to be Safe from Phishing:- from Admin Zoya sayed n todays increasingly technology-driven world, the Internet plays a large role in spreading information. There are however things that people need to be aware of when using the Internet, such as cybercriminals, who misuse the Internet to carry out their criminal phishing attacks. They set out to deceive users into revealing their sensitive information unknowingly which can result in substantial financial loss. Phishing attacks are one of the most serious problems that users face on the Internet and has been growing at an alarming rate. According to a report[1]published by EMC Corporation, the total number of phishing attacks launched in 2012 was 59% higher than in 2011.The global financial loss from phishing attacks is estimated to be around $1.5 billion in 2012, representing a 22% increase from 2011. What is Phishing? Phishing is a fraudulent act of deceiving users to acquire their sensitive personal information, such as usernames, passwords, social security numbers, and bank account/credit card details, etc. Phishing attacks are usually carried out via fraudulent e-mails, legitimate looking fake websites, fake phone calls, instant messages, malicious programs, rogue applications, etc. *How to Recognize Phishing Emails* Skilled cybercriminals can fool even experienced computer users. However, by being able to recognize phishing emails you may be able to reduce your chances of being defrauded: Your name is missing: The email doesn’t have your name in it. Spelling and bad grammar: The email contains spelling or grammatical mistakes. Threats: The email contains threats that your security has been compromised, or requests that you take immediate action. Seeking personal information: The email requests your personal information such as, login details, bank account details, credit card details, etc.
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