PayPal claims it is winning the battle against phishers

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PayPal claims it is winning the battle against phishers

09-22-2007, 11:35 AM,

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PayPal claims it is winning the battle against phishers

Quote:Paypal security chief Michael Barrett isn't ready to claim a victory in the fight against phishing schemes, but he said that his company is slowly turning the tide using a set of new partnerships and technological means.

Along with its parent company eBay, online payment processor Paypal has long held the inauspicious title of the Web's most frequently spoofed phishing target. However, speaking to the audience gathered at the IDC Security Forum in New York on Wednesday, Barrett highlighted a number of areas where he claims that the company is making progress.

Combined with more comprehensive end-user education programs -- including new how-to instructional videos posted to YouTube that offer tips on spotting common phishing e-mails -- Barrett said that by partnering with large Internet service providers (ISPs) and Web mail services, Paypal is seeing immediate results...

full article: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,137409...ticle.html

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