Are you bothered about the source of the E-mail which you receive? No, most of us are not even bothered to check if the mail has come from a trusted source. Its not our fault, as we just need the messages to reach us and most of us busy in our daily chores and give less or no time to understand the need of security.
Email spoofing and phishing, how many of you have heard about these words? Yes, they hurt you badly and you may bleed too. Be very careful. Identity theft, robbery any thing can take place with you and your friends. Hope you don’t want to be so careless.
Just find the email which I have here in the picture below, it looks like HDFC bank alert. But no, it was found to be a spoofed email. When clicked on the link provided in the email, it was taking us to a different website altogether. It was quite easy to identify this fraud. I just had to move my mouse towards the link and see the URL in status bar of my email client.
Be careful about such emails. Don’t give out any contact details, DOB, credit card details in response to any of the emails unless you confirm with the bank or any other recipient about the safety. Read the cautions put up on your banks websites and follow it strictly. Its one time effort for you to understand your banks security standards and they will keep you informed on any changes made to the same.
Play safe on the net, never hurt yourself. Use Linux if possible and keep your PC away from Virus or a spy ware.
Shoot your questions, queries and concerns. I shall help you to secure yourself.
