CRMN 3021U Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Phishing

• School: UOIT
• Department: Criminology-and-Justice
• Course: CRMN 3021U
• Professor: Steven Downing

Document Summary

Berghel, h. (2006) phishing mongers and posers; unmasking deceptive schemes that range from clever to clumsy. The author of this article speaks to the definition, facts and consequences of phishing. Phishing, or pharming" is when an individual uses means of technology in addition to social engineering with the goal being theft of others" personal identity, social insurance number"s, passwords and finances. The most common phishing scam is sending a fraudulent email with a link that will cause a breach of personal security. The facts of phishing include how the scammer gets away with their fraudulent phishing scams. Tactics include; using existing companies names in order to look real and selecting a vulnerable audience.