Phishing is a problem for all Internet browsers (moved from ATSNN), page 1

An interesting and worrying problem that has arrived for all Internet shoppers and on line bank users.

www.stltoday.com
Phishing is a problem for all Internet browsers

By David Sheets
Of the Post-Dispatch

12/13/2004

Take heart, Internet Explorer users. Now it appears that virtually every Internet browser program - not just yours - poses a security risk.

The Danish security firm Secunia urges all Web surfers to exercise extreme caution online after it discovered that browsers generally don't protect against "phishing" expeditions launched through pop-up windows appearing on legitimate Web sites, such as those of banks and other financial institutions.

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Just as we thought it was getting safer to use the Internet to bank and shop, crooks are finding new ways to steal your money.

I guess if your not careful, someone Phishing could wipe out your checking account or credit cards for an easy buck.

Shoppers use caution while buying on-line!

Related News Links:
www.verisign.com
www.globalnettraining.com
www.passmarksecurity.com

Related AboveTopSecret.com Discussion Threads:
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[edit on 14-12-2004 by SIRR1]