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Tips to reduce this threat
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Phishing (Pronounced "fishing") is the use of e-mail in an attempt
to defraud the recipient. The e-mail appears to come from LANB or another trusted
business, but is actually from an criminal. It may ask customers to verify personal
information or contain links to fake websites that appear to be authentic. Phishing
e-mail messages are usually sent out in bulk and often do not contain your first
or last name. |
Never click links within e-mails if you do not know the originator.
LANB will never ask you to send passwords, login names, Social Security numbers,
or other personal information through e-mail. . LANB will never send an email
including a link to a login page. |
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Pharming (Pronounced "farming") is the practice of redirecting
Internet users to a counterfeit website, even when they enter the correct address.
Users end up at fraudulent sites by having spyware or a virus on their computer,
or due to the use of other sophisticated tricks by hackers. These bogus sites often
look real, but secretly collect any personal information and passwords entered.
It can also take the form of counterfeit pop-up windows that appear as legitimate
websites. |
Before inputting any personal information, be sure you've established a secure connection
with the intended website. (You'll see "https" in
the web address.)
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Spyware is potentially malicious software that is installed secretly
and runs undetected on your computer. It may monitor your use of the Internet and
interfere with your control of your computer and web browser. In some cases, spyware
may allow thieves remote access to your system or its information. |
Installing anti-spyware software can reduce this threat.
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A virus is a malicious program that can copy and embed itself into
other programs on your computer, potentially causing damage to your files.
Viruses often infect computers through e-mail attachments, but can also come from
CDs, websites and downloaded files. |
Installing antivirus software can reduce this threat. |
