PHISHING-A type of online identity theft. It uses email and fraudulent websites that are designed to steal your personal data or information
by Villamor, Johnbert D.
1. DO YOU THINK ONLINE BANKING IS STILL SAFE? HOW CAN YOU AVOID BECOMING A PHISHING VICTIM?
2. SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE RECEIVED A PHISHING EMAIL:
3. HOW CAN YOU TELL IF SOMEONE IS PHISHING ON YOUR ACCOUNT?
4. Unofficial "From" address
5. Urgent action required
6. unspecific greeting
7. Link to a fake web site
8. Legitimate links mixed with fake links
9. YES, ONLINE BAKING IS SAFE WITH THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS:
10. ALWAYS BE SUSPICIOUS
11. NEVER RESPOND
12. BEWARE OF PHISHING SCAMS
13. NEVER FOLLOW UNDEFINED LINKS
14. UPDATE ANY SECURITY OPERATING SYSTEMS
