What Is Anti Phishing?
Anti-phishing refers to taking measures to counter phishing, a type of fraud consisting of email sent in an attempt to obtain personal and financial data from the recipients. Anti-phishing methods include prevention early warning, detection, investigation, and prevention of phishing attempts, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group.
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Prevention/Solution
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According to SearchSecurity.com, the fraudulent messages appear legitimate and look like they originate from legitimate websites. Consumers can avoid becoming victims by not responding to email or pop-up screens that ask for any personal information, identification numbers, or passwords for bank, government agency, or retail accounts.
Anti-Phishing Software
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Consumers should also install firewalls, anti-virus and antispyware software, as well as email spam filters. Regular updates of these applications help protect against phishing and attempts to hack into computers, according to the National Consumer League.
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Solutions for Vendors
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Vendors can use anti-phishing measures at multiple levels. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, many internet security companies offer available solutions that include monitoring, early warning, real-time alerts and detection, site blocking and shutdown, and forensic investigation.
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