Massive E-Mail Phishing Attack Hits Web
Phishing refers to the act of trying to get your personal information in order to use or steal your identity. Phishing can happen with snail mail, email, text messaging, social networking, phone, and more. Today, I learned of a new threat aimed at web based email systems like Gmail, Yahoo email, MSN/HotMail, and others.
You can read the entire article here:
Massive E-Mail Phishing Attack Hits Web – Enterprise Security Today
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Tags: email, phishing, Security
This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at 9:44 pm and is filed under Riding Shotgun with Rick, Tech News.
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Excuse my ignorance, how do I read the article?
Thank you…..
No ignorance at all Anne…for some reason, the body of the message disappeared. It is now fixed. Thanks!
Thanx much Rick! You’re always on top of things.
I feel much better now…….sigh……