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Protect Yourself With an Antiphishing Toolbar
Published June 1st, 2006 in All Categories, Phishing, Privacy, Security
Think you can spot a phishing site? Don’t be too sure. A recent study determined that a 
well-constructed fake Bank of the West page fooled 90 percent of the study’s participants, including some very technically sophisticated people. Fortunately, several tools can help ensure that you don’t fall for such a con.A number of companies make free browser plug-ins that can detect phishing sites. Most give you a visual warning when you’re on a site that’s trying to pass itself off as something it’s not.
Some assemble a list of fake sites based on reports from users who’ve stumbled upon them. Others analyze the site’s address to see if it’s misleading: For instance, the URL might have "ebay" in it when it’s not actually a part of ebay.com. Several toolbars use a combination of approaches.PCWorld.com - Privacy Watch: Protect Yourself With an Antiphishing Toolbar
