What's New: Record Number of Phishing Sites in July

According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, the number of known phishing web sites reached 14,191 in July, an 18% increase over May's record high. 154 brands were hijacked. Approximately 90% of phishing sites target financial institutions, however, the group says these organizations are targeting a wider range of smaller financial institutions and government agencies.

Monday, Sep 11, 2006 09:54 am CDT

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