Would You Detect a Spoofed Web Site?
Phishing emails and spoofed web sites often work in tandem to fool a user into revealing sensitive information.
Would you be able to spot one if you saw one? According to a recent study, most people would not.
This study (see source below) details why, and has some good suggestions as to what to do about it.
Excerpt:
This study illustrates that even in the best case scenario, when users expect spoofs to be present and are motivated to discover them, many users cannot distinguish a legitimate website from a spoofed website. In our study, the best phishing site was able to fool more than 90% of participants.
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The best defense: Never click on any link in any email warning of some problem with an account or any similar ruse. If you are concerned about your account, type the correct address into your browser, and check the account in question, or simply pick up the phone and call customer service.
