eBlocs Phishing Alert: eBlocs Phishing Alert Offers Protection Against Phishing Attacks

10/12/2005

(ContentDesk) October 12, 2005 -- eBlocs has identified the following potential phishing attacks for October 10, 2005.This assessment is available at http://www.eblocs.com/support/scam.html.eBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: pages.ebay.comScam URL: http://81.196.121.130/ws/aw/cg~Date Discovered: 10/10/2005 11:56:23 AMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: pages.paypal.comScam URL: http://61.76.141.1/www.paypal.~Date Discovered: 10/10/2005 7:22:15 AMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: pages.ebay.comScam URL: http://219.141.41.39/phpDate Discovered: 10/10/2005 6:57:25 AMeBlocs Threat Level: 5Target: pages.ebay.comScam URL: http://218.4.140.130/guestbook~Date Discovered: 10/102005 5:37:40 AMTo learn more about computer security threats, visit http://www.eblocs.com/resources/spyware.htmlAbout eBlocs Threat Level (http://www.eblocs.com)The 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.com)eBlocs 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.Contact: Deann McGuir.