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Phishing

ALSO CALLED: Email Spoofing, e-Mail Fraud, Spear Phishing, Password Phishing, Brand Spoofing, Email Fraud, e-Mail Spoofing, Social Engineering, Internet Phishing, Carding, Password Cracking, and Spear-phishing
DEFINITION: E-mail spoofing is the forgery of an e-mail header so that the message appears to have originated from someone or somewhere other than the actual source. Distributors of spam often use spoofing in an attempt to get recipients to open, and possibly even respond to, their solicitations.  … 
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Presentation Transcript: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This document describes the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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PODCAST: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 10 Dec 2008
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Webcast: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Institutional Identity Theft: How the Identity Theft of Your Customers Leads to the Erosion of Your Company's Profits and Good Name
sponsored by Perimeter eSecurity
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper for a look at the real losses sustained by organizations whose customers experience identity theft and best policies, procedures, and solutions to reduce your organizations risk.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Published: 04 Dec 2008
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Comparing Email Management Systems that Protect Against Spam, Viruses, Malware & Phishing Attacks
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper, Sunbelt Software engaged Osterman Research to survey organizations that are using five different email management systems in order to understand different perceptions about various email management systems.
Posted: 24 Nov 2008 | Published: 06 Aug 2008
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RSA Online Fraud Report
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: The RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC) is a 24x7 war room that is designed to detect, monitor, track and shut down phishing, pharming and Trojan attacks against almost 300 institutions worldwide.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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5 Steps to Secure Internet Single Sign-On
sponsored by Ping Identity Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes why and how any organization can implement secure Internet single sign-on with a federated identity management system.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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Podcast: Cutting Infrastructure Costs by Stopping Unwanted Mail at the Perimeter: Introduction to Stopping Unwanted Mail
sponsored by Sendmail, Inc.
PODCAST: This new Ask the Expert podcast series focuses on how businesses can significantly cut costs by modernizing their messaging infrastructure and stopping unwanted mail from ever touching it.
Posted: 03 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 31 Oct 2008
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The State of Internet Security
sponsored by MessageLabs
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how current trends in electronic communications can expose your company to greater security risks. A special emphasis is placed on malware, which will continue to evolve for the remainder of 2008.
Posted: 27 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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A Monthly Report from the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center Phishing Repository
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Each month the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC) issues its Phishing Intelligence Report. We invite you to review the reports for your own benefit, and you are welcome to reuse the information and distribute it.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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Who Is Fighting Phishing: An Overview of the Phishing Lifecycle and the Entities Involved
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the lifecycle of a phishing attack and how different entities--including third-party take down services and law enforcement--are involved in the process of disabling phishing sites.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Rock Phishing: The Threat and Recommended Countermeasures
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we discuss the history of the Rock Phish Gang as well as their attack methodology and how it has evolved. We also review the actions that businesses can take to prevent and defeat an attack by the Rock Phish Gang.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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AntiPhishing Solutions: Prevent, Detect and Shut down Phish Attacks -- Fast
sponsored by MarkMonitor
DATA SHEET: AntiPhishing Solutions is an integral part of the MarkMonitor Brand Protection Platform. Learn how to combat sophisticated attacks such and discover a three-pronged approach to protection.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Case Study: How UBS Defeats Identity Theft and Fraud
sponsored by MarkMonitor
CASE STUDY: UBS, a leader in the financials industry, had become a target for online fraud over recent years, and realized they needed a method and infrastructure for protecting their online assets, as well as their customers. Read how they solved this issue.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Nationwide Foils Phishers with Markmonitor: Financial Services Giant Achieves ROI with Antiphishing Solutions in Three Months
sponsored by MarkMonitor
CASE STUDY: Nationwide Building Society, a leading financial institution, has seen a dramatic increase in phishing attacks. By using MarkMonito's AntiPhishing solutions they've been able to quickly shut down phishing sites, saving thousands of pounds per month.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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7 Security Questions to Ask Your SaaS Provider
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Outsourcing an application means your organization relinquishes some control; don't, however, loosen your grip on security.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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TOPICS:  Email | Phishing

The Bad, the Good, and the Unsure: Setting a New Standard for Internet Security
sponsored by Kaspersky Lab
WHITE PAPER: The need for consumers to secure the computers they own is more pressing than many realize. This paper explains how leading security solutions may not offer the advanced protection you need.
Posted: 05 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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The Alarming Shift in Cybercrime: How Organized Attacks Now Target Your Wallet
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: This paper will examine the shift in the nature of cybercrimes, how the thieves target their victims, and what can be done to prevent them.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Effectively Securing Your Network
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows you how to effectively protect your company's network perimeter from threats like spam, malware, bots, viruses and other attacks.
Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 20 Mar 2008
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22 Things a Domino Administrator Needs to Know About Spam - An Interview with a Spammer
sponsored by MayFlower Software
WHITE PAPER: Spam has become more than just clutter in the inbox; it's now the leading way to facilitate computer crimes. In this eGuide, read the answers to over 20 questions SearchDomino.com members asked a reformed spammer.
Posted: 09 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Protecting Your Brand
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Customer confidence is at risk when a data breach occurs.
Posted: 03 Jul 2007 | Published: 01 Jul 2007
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Ping: Michael Barrett
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: PayPal's 133 million online customers are the biggest ocean for phishers to plunder. CISO Michael Barrett wants to make it safe to be in the water, and he's not going at it alone.
Posted: 13 May 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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So Long Script Kiddies
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: As thrill seekers fade away, organizations must contend with skilled attackers wielding sophisticated, stealthy tools in their drive to steal data for financial gain.
Posted: 13 May 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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Locking down Your Web Applications
sponsored by thawte Inc.
WEBCAST: In this final Web Security School webcast, Mike Cobb, Managing Director of Cobweb Applications Ltd. and author of IIS Security, looks at how the actual content of your Web site can open holes in its defenses.
Posted: 15 Sep 2005 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Modular Security Social Engineering
sponsored by TraceSecurity
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:Social Engineering is the attempt to gain information and or tangible objects through the manipulation and deception of people and or events. Modular Security offers an extensive Social Engineering program that can be conducted locally and or remotely.
Posted: 11 Jul 2004 | Published: 01 Jul 2004
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PHISHING DEFINITION (continued): …  Spoofing can be used legitimately. Classic examples of senders who might prefer to disguise the source of the e-mail include a sender reporting mistreatment by a spouse to a welfare agency or a "whistle-blower" who fears retaliation. However, spoofing anyone other than yourself is illegal in some jurisdictions.

E-mail spoofing is possible because Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), the main protocol used in sending e-mail, does not include an authentication mechanism. … 
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