Phishing ( Email Spoofing, e-Mail Fraud, Spear Phishing, Password Phishing, Brand Spoofing, Email Fraud, e-Mail Spoofing, Social Engineering, Internet Phishing, Carding, Password Cracking, and Spear-phishing) Definition

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ALSO CALLED: Email Spoofing, e-Mail Fraud, Spear Phishing, Password Phishing, Brand Spoofing, Email Fraud, e-Mail Spoofing, Social Engineering, Internet Phishing, Carding, Password Cracking, and Spear-phishing
DEFINITION: E-mail spoofing is the forgery of an e-mail header so that the message appears to have originated from someone or somewhere other than the actual source. Distributors of spam often use spoofing in an attempt to get recipients to open, and possibly even respond to, their solicitations. Spoofing can be used legitimately. Classic examples of senders who might prefer to disguise …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Phishing
Fact or fiction: Am I a bot or not? sponsored by MessageLabs PODCAST: Posted: 13 May 2008 \| Premiered: 13 May 2008 SUMMARY: The increasing volume and sophistication of phishing, Trojans, and botnets requires a proactive approach to message security. Check out this expert Security School for tips on effectively securing your company against email-based attacks. TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Email Security \| Phishing \| Spam \| Trojan Horses

The insidious threat of spear phishing sponsored by MessageLabs VIDEOCAST: Posted: 13 May 2008 \| When: 13 May 2008 SUMMARY: Phishing began as a nuisance, little more than a new kind of spam. But it has grown to be one of the greater threats to enterprise security and privacy on the landscape. TOPICS: Denial of Service Attacks \| Email Security \| Phishing \| Spam \| Trojan Horses

Gaining credibility in the fight against spam sponsored by MessageLabs PODCAST: Posted: 24 Mar 2008 \| Premiered: 24 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: In this expert podcast, we look at what role reputation systems play in gaining credibility in the fight against spam. TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Email Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Spam

Essential Tips to Fighting the New Malware Trends in 2008 sponsored by MessageLabs PODCAST: Posted: 24 Mar 2008 \| Premiered: 24 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: In this podcast, our expert looks at some of the trends that will likely dominate the information security threat landscape in 2008. TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Email Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Spam

Effectively Securing Your Network sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Mar 2008 \| Published: 20 Mar 2008 SUMMARY: This white paper shows you how to effectively protect your company's network perimeter from threats like spam, malware, bots, viruses and other attacks. TOPICS: Access Control \| Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Integrated Threat Management \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Software Viruses \| Spam \| Spyware \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

22 Things a Domino Administrator Needs to Know About Spam - An Interview with a Spammer sponsored by MayFlower Software WHITE PAPER: Posted: 09 Mar 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2007 SUMMARY: Spam has become more than just clutter in the inbox; it's now the leading way to facilitate computer crimes. In this eGuide, read the answers to over 20 questions SearchDomino.com members asked a reformed spammer. TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Domino \| Email Filtering \| Email Security Software \| Lotus Notes \| Phishing \| Spam

Next Generation Solutions for Spam: A Predictive Approach sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 01 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 SUMMARY: Without the ability to automatically adapt to detect new types of threats, an anti-spam solution will always be a step behind the spammers. TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Artificial Intelligence \| Email Security \| Phishing \| Secure Content Management Appliances \| Spam \| Virus Protection

A Guide to Evaluating Email Security Solutions sponsored by SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: Posted: 15 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Jan 2005 SUMMARY: Read this guide to evaluating email security solutions and learn more about overcoming the challenges of implementing an email security solution and administrative considerations to make when evaluating potential email security solutions. TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Software \| HIPAA Compliance \| Malware \| Phishing \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Spam \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Managing Your Network's Security - Fundamental Security sponsored by CDW Corporation and Cisco WEBCAST: Posted: 11 Sep 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This webcast details a multi-layered security strategy that helps secure all of your company's protection points and preserves your systems and network for business, avoiding disruptions. TOPICS: Access Control \| Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Software Viruses \| Spam \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management \| Worms

Protecting Your Brand sponsored by Information Security Magazine JOURNAL ARTICLE: Posted: 03 Jul 2007 \| Published: 01 Jul 2007 SUMMARY: Customer confidence is at risk when a data breach occurs. TOPICS: Brand Loyalty \| Data Security \| Identity Theft \| Phishing \| Public Relations \| Retail Trade Industry \| Risk Assessment

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PHISHING DEFINITION (continued): … the source of the e-mail include a sender reporting mistreatment by a spouse to a welfare agency or a "whistle-blower" who fears retaliation. However, spoofing anyone other than yourself is illegal in some jurisdictions.

E-mail spoofing is possible because Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), the main protocol used in sending e-mail, does not include an authentication mechanism. Although an SMTP service extension (specified in IETF RFC 2554) allows an SMTP client to negotiate a security level with a mail server, this precaution is not often taken. If the precaution …
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