Think you are on the website you intended? Think again. Websites that use everyday may indeed, not be something that ought to be totally trust worthy.  You can thank:

• Open redirectors
•  ISPs that knowingly allow phishing to take place, generally overseas from the US
• And of course, compromised web sites and message boards.

Just how big a deal is this problem? Take a look for yourself, see any domains you recognize?

•  bellsouth.net
• verizon.net
• google.com

This list goes on and on. What can you do about defending yourself? There are dozens of options out there, I recommend Netcraft myself.

Tags: scams, phishing, spam