Publisher's Synopsis
Have you been caught yet?
They don′t just want to know who you are, they want to BE who you are. By duplicating a legitimate website, phishers can convince you that email asking for your personal information came from your bank, an online retailer, even your ISP. Their high–tech identity theft costs American consumers and businesses billions, and if you access the Internet, you′re a target. Whether you manage corporate security or just shop online, this book is loaded with weapons you can′t afford to be without.
- Be able to identify and avoid phishing emails and websites
- Recognize spyware, understand how it benefits phishers, and learn how to get rid of it
- Take appropriate steps to safeguard your organization against attack
- Learn how to protect yourself online
- Find out how to report phishing incidents, and why you should
- Understand the scope of phishing and how it threatens our online infrastructure
- Explore additional resources that will keep you up to date
- Discover how to get off the hook if you′ve already swallowed the bait
