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BitDefender reports phishing criminals now targeting J P Morgan Chase & Co customers

Telecomworldwire, Nov 25, 2008

BitDefender, a company specialising in Internet security, announced on 24 November that its researchers have identified a new wave of e-mail spam purporting to verify and reinforce the 'new security measures' from Chase Online Banking Team.

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The company said that the online form, which claims to be the financial institution's portal, spoofs several visual identification elements, such as the logo and general layout, but its domain appears to be registered in Turkey(.tk). When users confirm via a PHP script, phishers are able to steal the data. The retrieved information could be employed to empty bank accounts, but also for subsequent spamming, phishing or vishing purposes.

BitDefender did not specify how widespread the attack is, but warned users to be 'extremely cautious' when handling their financial and personal data throughout the Internet as the current economic context has given rise to increased spamming and phishing activities.

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