Posts Tagged phishing scams

Cyber Threats: Phishing in the press

Jul 21

Posted by Blue E Blogger in In the news, Tips & Tricks | No Comments

In our second post of the week we wanted to showcase some of the recent phishing scams that have been covered in the press.

The most recent phishing scam was on social network site Facebook, where people were invited to watch a video that billed itself as revealing the ‘horrors’ of Coca-Cola. The video in fact linked to a site where people were asked to submit their personal details

 

Another phishing scam that has been grabbing the headlines and our attention at Internet Explorer HQ is the fake PDF Reader.

The main aim of the scam is to get the users credit card details by offering them the chance to apply for a non-existent update and free gift.

 

 

This Friday we will be offering our top tips on avoiding the perils of phishing scams.

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Protect yourself against ‘Tabnabbing’

Jun 17

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Yesterday we discussed some simple tips to keep you safe while shopping online. Today, following our week on security, we are discussing ‘tabnabbing’.

Tabnabbing is a phishing scam that creates a copy of a familiar website. If you are browsing the Internet, accidently open a malicious website and then open another tab but leave the malicious site open in its own tab, a cybercriminal could refresh the page so that it now looks like your web email or other sensitive website.

If you enter your password on this refreshed page that mimics the original site, you could be handing it over to a cybercriminal.

Despite tabnabbing’s clever name, this technique isn’t that different from a standard phishing attack. And the way Internet Explorer can protect us against this kind of attack isn’t that different either.

3 tips to avoid tabnabbing when you use Internet Explorer

1.       Update your browser. The most recent version of Internet Explorer is Internet Explorer 8 and it helps protect against phishing scams, including tabnabbing.

2.       Check that the lock icon appears on the address bar and that the web address of the page is correct (“https” rather than “http,” for example) before you enter personal information on any website.

3.       Turn on SmartScreen Filter. SmartScreen blocks millions of malicious or potentially malicious pages and can help protect you from tabnapping.

For more information, see Reduce the risk of online fraud.

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Stay safe with Internet Explorer

Jun 15

Posted by Blue E Blogger in Tips & Tricks | 1 Comment

Here at IE HQ we are always looking to improve your internet experience. We understand that alongside speed, security is one of the most important factors to a great Internet experience and we are continually developing our products so that viruses such as Malware do not affect your PC.

This week the blog will look at security and offer a few more tips on how to keep your PC safe.

  1. Keep your computer software up to date. Keep all software (including your web browser) current with automatic updates. If you are not already running Internet Explorer 8, the latest version of our web browser, click the button to the right to get it.
  2. Defend your computer. Use firewall, antivirus, antispam, and antispyware software. For an added layer of protection on your PC, you can download Microsoft Security Essentials for free or find other antivirus solutions.
  3. Avoid phishing scams and malware.By default Internet Explorer 8 runs SmartScreen Filter to help block and warn you of malicious software or phishing threats. SmartScreen Filter alerts you if a site you are trying to open has been reported as unsafe and allows you to report any unsafe sites you find.
  4. Never respond to unsolicited requests to update your account information. These e-mail messages might be scams for stealing your identity. Most legitimate companies never send unsolicited e-mail or instant message requests for your passwords or other personal information. And remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  5. Browse more privately. When you’re using a public computer to check e-mail or you’re shopping for a “surprise” gift on a family PC, it’s a good idea to use InPrivate Browsing—a feature that helps prevent your browsing history, cookies, and other information from being retained on your computer.

If you’d like more top tips on staying safe online click here

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/tips-and-tricks/safer-online-shopping.aspx

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