Paypal attacked by phone phishers

Some attackers are moving from traditional email phishing to phone phishing and it seems that this phishing method its now increasing. Make sure your network users don't 'spread the word' over the phone.

Fraudsters are attempting to trick paypal users by persuade them to call a phone number and provide sensitive account information. When the number is dialed, users are greeted by an automated voice saying: 'Welcome to account verification. Please type your 16-digit card number.'


Anti-Phishing tips to protect your network users:

• Anti-Phishing Hardware for large networks, see the 'spam' topic post
• Never surf into website by link clicking, type manually
• Report the message to the company impersonated in the email.
• Use anti-phishing software
• Beware of "pharming", In this latest version of online ID theft, a virus or malicious program is secretly planted in your computer and hijacks your Web browser. When you type in the address of a legitimate Web site, you’re taken to a fake copy of the site without realizing it.
• Realize that phishing can also be done by phone
• Report suspicious phishing to www.fraud.org

Final words, remember that phishing its not all about bank accounts, it can open a flaw and compromising your network security with confidential information.