The Phishing Process by Christopher Cranston

The Phishing Process by Christopher Cranston Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Strathclyde University and Associates - Most phishing attacks take four distinct steps toward defrauding unwary recipients: (1)... More

The Phishing Process by Christopher Cranston Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Strathclyde University and Associates - Most phishing attacks take four distinct steps toward defrauding unwary recipients: (1) the scam operators set up the phishing website. This website usually imitates an established, legitimate site; (2) using guessed or copied email addresses, the scammers send out emails purporting to come from the legitimate site; (3) the recipient downloads their email and receives the phishing message. The email asks the user to click on a hyperlink and enter personal details on the resulting website. If the user clicks on the hyperlink the phishing site will be displayed. If duped, the user may then enter the requested personal information; (4) the recipient s personal details are now held by the scam operators. The scammers may now assume the identity of the recipient and gain illicit access to funds. These steps are elabora Less