National Webcast Initiative
Phishing Scams
Don't Get Hooked (Part II)
December 16, 2009
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The sixth webcast in the 2009 National Webcast series was held on December 16th with a featured presentation on Phishing Scams. Over 450 individuals representing 46 states and 7 countries registered for this event. Opening remarks were provided by Mr. William Pelgrin, Chair of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center followed by David Jevans , Chairman of the Anti-Phishing Working Group, and CEO for IronKey, and Mr. Patrick Gray , Sr. Security Stratgist with Cisco Systems.
Much has changed since we conducted Part I of our phishing webcast series last year. The volume of phishing scams is increasing, and the methodologies used to launch attacks continue to become more sophisticated.
In particular, cyber criminals are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of social networking sites. Both the volume of users and the generally “open” environment of these sites make them prime targets for those with malicious intent. Knowing how to recognize - and avoid - phishing scams require our constant vigilance and attention.
Topics of discussion included how to identify phishing attempts and explained what steps we can all take to avoid “getting hooked.”
Webcast Related Material:
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Report Phishing Scams:
Resources:
Test Your Knowledge on Phishing Scams!
- 2008 National Webcast on Phishing Scams - How to Avoid Getting Hooked
- Anti-Phishing Working Group's Monthly Phishing Trends Reports
- MS-ISAC Phishing Newsletter: http://www.msisac.org/awareness/news/2008-10.cfm
- National Cyber Security Alliance - Fake E-mails and Phishing
- Department of the Treasury's identity theft resource page
- Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) consumer Web site
- FTC's OnGuardOnLine
- Firstgov
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- US CERT: www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html
- Recognize and avoid fraudulent email to Microsoft customers
- United States Secret Service Advance Fee Fraud Advisory
- OnGuardOnline: http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/phishing.aspx
- National Cyber Security Division - How do I Fight Phishing Scams: http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/programs/gc_1202746448575.shtm
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/alerts/phishing.html
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The Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative to develop a series of national webcasts which will examine critical and timely cyber security issues. Embracing the concept that security is everyone’s responsibility, these webcasts are available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels. A number of organizations have offered their services at no cost to government, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.
The National Webcast Initiative is also coordinated by the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination and the New York State Forum .
If you have any questions, please contact 518/474-0865 or email to isac@cscic.state.ny.us .
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