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 Phishing Exposed

 

Published by: SYNGRESS MEDIA
Author: Lance James
Number of pages: 394
Group: SECURITY - PCS
ISBN: 159749030X/9781597490306
User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Objective: Reference
Date Published: November 2005
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Uncover Secrets from the Dark Side Phishing Exposed provides an in-depth, high-tech view from both sides of the phishing playing field. In this unprecedented book, world-renowned phishing expert Lance James exposes the technical and financial techniques used by international clandestine phishing gangs to steal billions of dollars every year. The book is filled with technically detailed forensic examinations of real phishing scams. Armed with this invaluable intelligence, law enforcement officers, system administrators, and fraud investigators can resolve existing cases and prevent future attacks. Identify the Three Classes of Phishing Attacks-- Go behind the scenes to learn how phishing gangs execute impersonation, forwarding, and popup attacks. Uncover Phishing Servers and Blind Drops-- Follow the trail from hostile Web servers to anonymous e-mail accounts where stolen data is stored. Learn How E-mail Addresses Are Harvested-- See how phishers use bots and crawlers to scour the Internet for valid e-mall addresses to attack. Detect Cross-Site Scripting (CSS) Attacks-- Watch as phishers use CSS attacks to hijack browsers, steal cookies, and run malicious code on Web browsers. Exploit the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL--) Implement cross-user vulnerabilities to render SSL certificates null and void. Follow the Money -- Untangle the intricate web of international money laundering. See the Future of Phishing-- Learn how new pharming techniques use DNS poisoning to redirect online traffic to a malicious computer. Go Phishing -- Send phishing e-mails you have received to author Lance James for analysis. UPDATED TOC Chapter 1 Banking On Phishing Chapter 2 Go Phish! Chapter 3 E-Mail: The Weapon of Mass Delivery Chapter 4 Crossing the Phishing Line Chapter 6 Malware, Money Movers, and Ma Bell Mayhem! Chapter 7 So Long, and Thanks for All the Phish!