Ebay Users Targeted in Phishing Attempt, Phishing Alert Offers Protection against Phishing Attacks

11/13/2005

(ContentDesk) November 13, 2005 -- Internet users who want to learn more about phishing attempts, and how they can protect themselves from potentially dangerous online activity, should visit:http://toolbar.eblocs.com/ScamAlerts.htmlThis phishing attempt has been evaluated by Internet security company eBlocs, which licenses a proprietary system for identifying and measuring phishing attempts. The eBlocs Phishing Alert, which is an assessment of potentially phishing attempts, is available at: http://www.eblocs.com/support/scam.htmleBlocs provides this proprietary information in an effort to inform Internet users of the latest online threats and scams. The eBlocs Phishing Alert highlights the latest phishing attacks that are targeting Internet users. eBlocs lists emerging phishing threats with their corresponding eBlocs Threat Level. Experts consider phishing attacks to be one of the leading causes of online identity theft.

Users concerned about phishing attempts can download the eBlocs Security Toolbar, a free toolbar that identifies and blocks phishing attempts, as well as helps users protect themselves from scams, hijacking, spyware, and more. The free security toolbar can be downloaded at:http://toolbar.eblocs.com/eBlocs has identified the following potential phishing attacks for November 11, 2005: eBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: ebay.comScam URL: http://66.206.10.186/cgi-bin/s~Date Discovered: 11/10/2005 4:35:22 AMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: ebay.comScam URL: http://204.10.37.130/~askjoec/~Date Discovered: 11/9/2005 2:13:01 PMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: ebay.comScam URL: http://210.101.192.9/UpdateCen~Date Discovered: 11/9/2005 7:37:18 AMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: paypal.comScam URL: http://mail.pooding.com/src/re~Date Discovered: 11/8/2005 6:35:39 AMTo learn more about computer security threats, visit http://www.eblocs.com/resources/spyware.htmlAdditional phishing alerts can be found at http://www.eblocs.com/company/news.html. To learn more about computer security threats, visit http://www.eblocs.com/resources/spyware.htmlAbout eBlocs Threat Level http://www.eblocs.comThe eBlocs Threat Level is based upon results from a threat analysis of recent Phishing attempts. Phishing threats will receive an eBlocs Threat Level rating of between three and five. This rating is determined by several factors, including whether the Phishing site is active or inactive.

Many Phishing sites cycle between active and inactive  sometimes daily  in an effort to avoid detection by Internet Service Providers. Because of this, the eBlocs Threat Level of Phishing threats is dynamic, adjusting in real time as the threat evolves.About eBlocs http://www.eblocs.comeBlocs is a privately held company headquartered at 12121 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, California 90025. Tel: 310.826.1781. Fax: 310.826.1635. The eBlocs management team consists of industry leaders in email security, consumer privacy, and Internet network services focused on creating the most advanced security and privacy applications.

eBlocs goal is to create applications for consumers and businesses that protect against viruses, hackers, spam, spyware, adware, cyber-crime, phishing, and other Internet intrusions.