Phishers Set Traps On eBay

Phishing scams use forged Web sites that look like legitimate sites in an attempt to dupe Internet users into giving up sensitive data, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. Cybercrooks typically use spam e-mail to lure people to their Web traps. But on eBay, they also take advantage of the auction listings on the site itself.

Some of the scams run on the auction Web site are almost invisible to the untrained eye. eBay lets sellers customize their auction pages using Web programming techniques and automated tools. However, attackers are abusing this freedom to build auction pages that include a rigged listing. When potential customers click on the link, it sends them to a phishing site.

eBay offers a toolbar for your browser that helps detect fake sites, but the drawback is that it only works with Internet Explorer.

Link: Phishers set hidden traps on eBay | Tech News on ZDNet.

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[Keith Rodgers]

But... but... I thought when Gore invented the Internet, He made it in His image... ;)