Most people are overconfident in their ability to identify phishing attacks according to a study. Only 7.5% of participants were able to identify all fake emails. PayPal, eBay, Apple and AOL were the most frequently targeted brands by phishers according to the analysis of phishing URLs reported to PhishTank. The document provides tips on how to avoid falling victim to phishing like checking URLs carefully, using strong and unique passwords, being wary of prize offers, going directly to the company website, and using security tools.

5. 89%
Overconfident
in
their
ability
to
spot
phishing
a6acks

6. 7.5%
Able
to
spot
all
of
the
fake
emails

15. Neteller.com
Netteller.com

28. 28 CONFIDENTIAL
2014 Popular Phishing Targets
Popular Phish Targets for PhishTank

29. 29 CONFIDENTIAL
2014 Popular PhishTank Targets
Popular Phish Targets for PhishTank
PayPal
eBay
Apple
AOL
83%

33. h6ps://www.paypal.com
h6ps://www.paypal-­‐account-­‐info.ntlj.com

38. • Keep
Your
Guard
Up
• ALWAYS
check
the
URL
before
giving
personal
informaJon
• Change
your
PW
regularly
• Don’t
try
to
win
anything
• Go
directly
to
the
source
• Get
security

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@VinnyDNS
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