Fake URLs; cloned websites, posts, and tweets; and instant messaging (which is essentially the same as smishing) can all be used to persuade people to divulge sensitive information or download malware.
What are the technical trends in phishing attacks?
- US-CERT Technical Trends in Phishing Attacks identify phishing threats and may not take the proper precautions when conducting online activities. Unawareness of policy
How to protect yourself from phishing attacks?
- Secure home computing is another important element in combating phishing attacks. Key steps in achieving this goal are having secure configurations, keeping up to date with operating system and program patches, and mitigating against malware (anti-virus, anti
What is phishing?
- Technical Trends in Phishing Attacks Jason Milletary US-CERT 1 Abstract The convenience of online commerce has been embraced by consumers and criminals alike. Phishing, the act of stealing personal information via the internet for the purpose of committing financial fraud, has become a significant criminal activity on the internet.
How can machine learning detect phishing attacks?
- Detection of Phishing Attacks: A Machine Learning Approach 375 IP-based URL: One way to obscure a server’s identity is achieved through the use of an IP address. Use of an IP address makes it difficult for users to know exactly where they are being directed to when they click the link.
Types of phishing attacks range from classic email phishing schemes to more inventive approaches such as spear phishing and smishing. All have the same purpose – to steal your personal details.