There are some regular methods that unsavory hackers use to lure computer users into providing information that leads to identity theft. This is a simple guide on the definitions about three such methods.
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Phishing
You may get an e-mail that appears in all respects to be genuine from your bank, lender or an online service, most often eBay and sometime PayPal or Western Union Digital. The instruction is for you to click on a link and provide information to verify your account. Do not do it. This is a common method for getting you to reveal private information about your accounts.
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Spoofing
Scammers have been targeting social networking sites, like My Space. Hackers use methods to redirect a legitimate Web site's traffic to an impostor site. There, you'll be asked to provide confidential information. Do not do it. This is a common method for getting you to reveal private information about your accounts.
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Spyware
E-criminals use spyware to record your keystrokes and obtain your credit card numbers, bank-account information and passwords. You may have unknowingly downloaded illicit software when you clicked on a link pop-up, opened an attachment, or downloaded a tune or a play site. They also can access confidential information on your hard drive. Take great care. This is also a common method for getting you to reveal private information about your accounts.
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