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

Certificates changed?

[wdd1040]

And this is when users need to actually read the warnings about certificates being different than the last time accessing the site...

Again, if common-sense is used, 99% of phishing can be stopped.

Matthew 4:16-19

[Anonymous Coward]

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.

DNS? Bah!

[saintp]

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.