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Phishing
It is aimed to capture important information by sending interesting messages to victims ' emails, directing users to fake web pages. Although it is one of the oldest methods, it is still used and is very dangerous. One of the biggest reasons for this is the human factor. No matter how many security systems you add to your system, the system can be hacked as long as there is a human factor in the operation of the system.
How Does It Work?
Let's assume that the attacker somehow hijacked the email address you were using. Every working person has at least one bank account. An attacker opens a similar account with the same name by changing the letter of your bank. It sends you a message with an interesting campaign title. For example, it sends a message saying "If you want to get the help that the state will provide to citizens during the corona period, go here". Most people don't look at the sender's name at all, they just focus on the message, look at it if they are interested or not.
If you go to the address they gave, you will see a page where they ask you to enter your bank details. If you say it is my bank, it is normal for them to request my information and enter your information anyway, your information falls into the hands of the attacker. In order for you not to understand, you will see like this pageOur site has entered maintenance for a short time, please try again later. Similar types of attacks can be given as examples.
Purpose of Phishing Attack
1. Access your credit card information.
2. Hack into the victims computer to infiltrate into the system.
3. Obtaining personal information.
How Do We Find Out Fake E-mails?
1. Check the address of the sender of the email carefully.
2. Check if you are asked to provide important information, such as a password, password.
3. Check the link in the address bar when you click on the link.
4. Check if the site you are connecting to is secure (https or check ssl).
Protection Ways
No one asks you to enter your personal information. Never forget that no one gives anyone a free product or a perfect gift. If you are getting messages like this, know that they are phishing attacks. If the address of the sender of the email seems suspicious, DO NOT click on the links it gives.
If you think you have experienced such an event before, or if you want to be sure, it is a good idea to scan your computer with security programs. Having an antivirus program on your computer will be good for your security. Do not share your password or important information with third parties.
Thanks for reading!
