New Domain Name Characters = New Phising Tactics

The new Non-English domain names set for approval by internet board pose new hazards to us web savvy folk and non-savvy people we know like mom, pop  and friends. Best to spread the word now.

The new characters can look exactly like those we know and trust in the standard english letters – however they can lead to a completely different website that you shouldn’t trust with your money. Below is an example…

New Character Difference

More here : http://mashable.com/2010/01/01/idn-phishing/ — and that’s likely the most tame example of what we can expect in the new year.

Let’s keep each other safe.



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