Phishing: What is it?
The word "Phishing" is derived from "fishing" and refers to the fishing for passwords and account data. Through fake web sites and E-Mails attempt to capture this data from Internet users:
- You will receive a fake E-Mail from your Internet provider asking you to update your Account information.
- Open the Link in the E-Mail and directed to the scammers fake site. This is the Original see-website very similar, so that it is User it is often difficult to expose as a fake.
- On the website, enter your Account data, in order to renew this. As a result, these data are sent to the scammers, which have now gained full access to your Account.
What is Phishing? (Image: Pixabay)
So you can recognize Phishing emails and protect yourself
- Phishing by E-Mail is usually sent as a mass E-Mail. This allows the fraudsters to cover the widest possible amount and get more data. They are addressed as a customer of an alleged company, but never by name but only as "dear customer". Observe the correct address in your E-Mails.
- Click for your E-Mails on a Link to generate a new password or where you have to enter your Account data. Reputable companies recommend frequent password changes, however, only about your own settings in your Account. Log in first on the Original website and change your password.
Example of a Phishing e-Mail
Protection through the use of additional Tools
If you want to, you can download additional Tools, which will protect you and your PC from information Theft.
- BitDefender
- Spyware Terminator
- Malwarebytes
In addition, practice the tips we show you in more detail how you Phishing emails and Phishing sites to detect.
