Post: Warning: Phishing Sites
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07-26-2010, 12:02 PM
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Liam
In my man cave
Hey all.
Recently i've received a link from a user with no name to a 'phising site'. If you've received a link from any suspicious users which took you to a page where you had to enter your password, change it right away. This site isn't legit
Tips to avoid being caught by phishers:
1) Always double-check the URL if you've received a link.
2) If something doesn't look right, it's quite possible it's not right.
3) Normally, if you're being linked to a public forum (Pub, General Discussion), you will never be asked for your password. It's viewable for guests too.
4) If you get caught, change your password ASAP.
5) Instantly report any phisher to an admin!
If you get a PM from someone to a phishing site, please make sure you report it to either an admin or supermod. If you see a post, please report it to a mod of the forum (or a supermod/admin) with the report a post button, or via MSN/IRC if the mod is online. Do not repost the link you've been given, as it might fool someone if a long-term member posts it.
That's pretty much it, Keep Safe people!
Definition:
- In the field of computer security, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
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