The Evolution of the Phisher

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."

Comments

and this is accomplished how?

[ChipMonk]

Oh, that's right, Windows' nearly non-existent privilege system!

Go ahead and whine about how much better traditional Unix privileges could be. It's still better than nothing, which is what most Windows desktops have.

Re:Certificates changed?

[Jarn_Firebrand]

Wow, this is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. If it is a new computer, then it is NEW. Meaning nothing could have been edited. Think before you open your mouth, next time. Or, in this case, touch your keyboard.