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Saturday, April 08, 2006
 
 

Google Toolbar (Version 2) for FireFox combats phishing

 
 

Google has released a version 2 of their toolbar for FireFox. Amongst its many features is the ability to detect phishing and site spoofing. I tried the feature out against a known, still active phishing site and the toolbar caught it immediately and then disabled the page until I answered its warning. Tools like this are a must have when studies show that 90% of people are fooled by a good phishing site. Here's a screenshot of what the warning looks like:

 
   
   
   
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