Hackers possess two admirable traits: persistence and ingenuity. These attributes have unfortunately lead to a phenomenon known as “pharming,” the latest in a never-ending series of insidious attacks. This new threat packages a number of established attack methods, such as phishing, viruses, spyware, and Domain Name Service (DNS) redirection, in a new manner with the goal of perpetrating identity theft.
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Pharming Attacks Outwit Even Savvy Surfers
Posted by: Paul Korzeniowski March 30, 2005 05:00 AMHackers possess two admirable traits: persistence and ingenuity. These attributes have unfortunately lead to a phenomenon known as “pharming,” the latest in a never-ending series of insidious attacks. This new threat packages a number of established attack methods, such as phishing, viruses, spyware, and Domain Name Service (DNS) redirection, in a new manner with the goal of perpetrating identity theft.