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Phishing attacks begin to avoid anti-phishing tech in browsers - report
January 30, 2007 – 1:14 PM
The number of phishing attacks has exceeded the number of virus threats for the first time in January, according to a report released. Security services firm MessageLabs said that phishers found ways to circumvent anti-phishing tech and claims that 1.07% of emails now contain phishing attacks.
One in 10 snared by fake 'phishing' messages
October 20, 2006 – 4:07 PM
One in 10 internet users may be lured into handing over sensitive personal information such as a credit card number, by fraudulent "phishing" emails, research suggests.
A new system to fight phishing
September 6, 2006 – 7:19 PM
CyLab researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a new anti-phishing tool to protect mobile users.
One in four PC users hit by phishing attacks, says AOL
December 7, 2005 – 3:48 PM
AOL today published the results of a sponsored study that found that 23 percent of US users are targeted in phishing attacks, with 70 percent recipients of scam emails believing they were from legitimate companies.
Hacker uncovers Internet Explorer 7 phishing hole
February 23, 2007 – 12:18 PM
Despite the fact that increased phishing security is one of the most touted features in Internet Explorer 7, a newly announced flaw makes it much easier for hackers to circumvent the browser's phishing filters.