When having a series of on-line conversations which questions would you expect Phishers to be asking? How many of these questions would make you suspicious?
2006-07-09 15:49:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Excessive personal details I guess, and general 'abnormal' types of question that seem suspicious.
If it doesn't seem like 'normal' conversation, trust your instinct and back off.
You ultimately have to make these decisions for yourself, and it's better to be safe than sorry.
Edit: Just noticed the username. Might you be trying to work out how much you can get away with?
2006-07-09 15:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Wax Crayon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
typicaly anything asking for your personal details name address postcode, mothers maiden name, the list is almost endless. but basically anything that can be used to personally identify you and then used to gain access to your financial or other data can be clessed as phishing.try goint to www.trendmicro.com and download the pc-cillin14 internet security suite free trial.
this suite has the option to configure what date you need to stop from getting out to the outside world. such as passwords, name address etc.
the only downside is that at this time the suite is not compatible with yahoo messenger. or skype. or at least i don't thnk it is. you will be better to go and take a look online.
also you can try tools like the mcafee siteadvisor see www.mcafee.com for the free tool, however trendmicro has a site advisor toolbar built in for the XP version but not currently in the windows vista version i think this ommision is due to ie7 having anti-phishing features built in.
2006-07-09 16:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by thebestnamesarealreadytaken0909 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think phishers will find any thing here. However, anyone seeking personal details beyond a point (name, age, sex) should make you suspicious.
2006-07-09 17:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by mkaamsel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phishing is actually sending out ots of email which looks ligitimate, like a bank account and it will ask you to confirm your details for their records ... that sort of thing ...... golden rule is never give passwords etc to anyone at any time online or off
2006-07-09 19:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Tim T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw one such question on here last week.
It asked you for your 'Pornstar' name. Which could reveal pet names, maiden names and place of birth.
This is going to give them a shot at your email account which in turn will any details that are filed in emails within.
2006-07-09 19:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phishing people normally ask bank account numbers,credit card numbers,Debit card numbers,identity /passport numbers,full name ,address etc.Do not give these particulars to unknown parties through internet,they may use it for frauds.
2006-07-09 17:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The questioned asked may be considered phishing. And one question is enough.
2006-07-09 15:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by dotobjects 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always thought phisihing was web sites trying to act as other sites to get peoples details. egs there is quite a few ebay phishing sites.
2006-07-09 15:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What's your pet's name?" or "What's your mother's maiden name?"... questions that might allow the phisher to access your passwords using your reminder question.
2006-07-09 15:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by Burnsie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your name, address, social security and bank account numbers.
2006-07-09 15:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋