14 April 2009

Live Phishing

I came across a new term this week in London's West End - "Hugger Muggers".

Scanned Metropolitan Police leaflet stating 'POLICE WARNING - Robbery / Hugger Muggers - Robbers take on many shapes and forms, from offering threats to committing violence. In the West End one ploy is to pretend to be your friend or offer you assistance. These robbers will put their arms around you and hug you or pretend to dance or play football. Whilst doing this they are emptying your pockets of wallets and mobile phones. They work alone or in pairs. Be careful when approached don't let people you don't know invade your personal space. Keep your property close. Know where it is at all times. In emergency call 999'

Just like phishing, except phishing emails can appear to be sent by people you do know.

This is especially likely with highly-targeted phishing emails (spear phishing) where information has been collected on an individual and their contacts. Your web site could be one source—check what's being given out publicly.

Posted on: 14 April 2009 at 14:12 hrs

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