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The Evolution of the Phisher

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-got-a-live-one-here dept.

gurps_npc writes "An article at CNN discusses the how Phishers have moved beyond the typical email scam. Last month, Secunia (Danish security firm) documented a case where a phisher somehow modified a windows host file so that when you type in the correct url in the address, it redirects you to the phisher site. Worms and spyware are being built for the purpose of phishing, and it is also believed that phishers are attempting to compromise domain name servers. If one of these go down millions could lose their security instantly, even if they themselves have maintened the security of their computers."

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  1. Matthew 4:16-19 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were phishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you phishers of men.

    Jesus p0wns you.

  2. Phising on Linux by stecoop · · Score: 4, Funny

    Email:

    Although I could have written a very complex and well written virus that probably wouldn't work on you operating system I am asking you to reply with you account name, password and any other card numbers you might have.

    I further ask that you forward this email message to all your friends and for that matter any one you don't know urging them to send me all your information.

    Yours Truly,
    Mr Phisher

  3. Evolution of the phish? by drivinghighway61 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Everyone knows phish evolved into amphibians.

  4. DNS? Bah! by saintp · · Score: 5, Funny
    it is also believed that phishers are attempting to compromise domain name servers. If one of these go down millions could lose their security instantly, even if they themselves have maintened the security of their computers.
    That's why only sissies and noobs use DNS. "Don't have to remember numbers," they cry. "Makes life easier," they whine. Hah! So does Gator! But I've got the upper hand now! My security won't be compromised while posting on 66.35.250.150, bitches.
    --
    Another one bites the dust
  5. Re:Certificates changed? by silicon-pyro · · Score: 4, Funny

    The parents of the slashdot crowd are behind a secure proxy located in the basement. They just call us up and ask us if its ok to procede.