Why Phishing Works
Monday, 16th October 2006
Published by:  Why Phishing Works Phishing is an all too familiar word that makes even the savviest of security professionals groan. And as the ubiquity of the Internet continues to grow and as more consumers become more comfortable transacting business online, the phishing issue becomes increasingly urgent. Today's typical approach of shutting down already-detected phishing attacks only provides a band-aid solution to the problem, and IT specialists continue in their perpetual game of cat and mouse with the fraudsters. Read this piece to learn about a proactive approach that security professionals can take in protecting their customers from phishers -- understanding the psychology behind what makes a phishing campaign successful and leveraging this information to detect phish attacks before they happen. |
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