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  • Phishers change bait as IM use grows

    Phishers are more frequently using instant messaging (IM) services instead of e-mail to trick corporate and home users into revealing personal information, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group.

  • Phishing sites proliferate

    The number of phishing Web sites grew by around 65 percent in December, which experts say is due to the increasing use of easy-to-use phishing kits.

  • Firefox to get phishing shield

    An upcoming version of Firefox will include protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google.

  • Phishing attacks ease off

    The rate at which identity theft emails hit consumers is beginning to slow, a study published on Wednesday suggested.

  • Phishers get generic to fool online shoppers

    The number of fraudulent Web sites is increasing by 50 percent each month and the latest targets are 'generic' e-commerce Web sites

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