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Microsoft Works On Phishing
John Stith
Staff Writer
2005-11-17
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Microsoft announced they've teamed up with three new data providers, Cyota, Internet Identity and MarkMonitor. These companies will regularly contribute information on confirmed phishing websites. These will go towards enhancing Microsoft's Phishing Filter and SmartScreen Technology.
This information will also be available in the MSN Search Toolbar, in final release today and the newest version of Internet Explorer 7.
Phishing, a fast-growing class of online fraud and identity theft, often uses fake Web sites that resemble those of legitimate businesses, financial institutions or other trusted organizations to trick victims into disclosing sensitive personal and financial information that can then be used for criminal activity. Phishing sites can often last as little as a few hours or a few days before they are shut down, making real-time browser protection critical to help effectively safeguard users.
"There is of course no silver bullet that can stop phishing, but we believe that the Microsoft Phishing Filter and SmartScreen Technology, when armed with continuously updated data from both great partners and our own users, can help make a significant difference for our customers worldwide," said John L. Scarrow, general manager, Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing Team, Microsoft Technology Care and Safety Group. "We are excited to be working with leading companies like Cyota, Internet Identity and MarkMonitor to better protect our MSN and Windows Live and Windows customers and help them feel more confident in their online safety."
"The growing phishing problem may reflect the tendency for phishers to target a diverse group of smaller brands and an increased use of multiple sites to host a single attack in order to increase their resiliency to takedown efforts," said Dave Jevans, chairman of the Anti-Phishing Working Group. "This is why utilizing data from multiple sources to improve filtering capabilities is a crucial step in better protecting consumers."
About the Author:
John is a staff writer for SecurityProNews covering cyber security.
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