Phishing

Phishing ( from fishing ) is a type of internet fraud aimed at gaining access to users' confidential data – logins and passwords.

This is achieved by sending mass emails on behalf of popular brands, as well as personal messages within various services, for example, on behalf of banks or within social networks. The letter often contains a direct link to a site that is externally indistinguishable from the real one, or to a site with a redirect.

After the user lands on a fake page, scammers try various psychological techniques to induce the user to enter his username and password on the fake page, which he uses to access a certain site, which allows the scammers to gain access to accounts and bank accounts.

It's easiest to understand with an example.

A few days ago, when entering MyEtherWallet (the largest wallet for Ethereum) into Yandex, one could see the following picture.

Please note that the URL of the first site in the search results is not myetherwallet.com, but myetherwallet-reg.com.

A few precautions you can take to protect yourself from phishing scams:

1. Be careful when opening email or social media messages. Check the sender's address and be wary of unexpected or suspicious messages.
2. Do not provide personal information or confidential information when requested, especially if done through email or an unknown source.
3. Be careful with links. If you receive a message with a suspicious link, do not click on it. It is better to enter the address of the desired site into the address bar of your browser yourself.
4. Install and regularly update antivirus software and firewalls to protect against malware and phishing attacks.
5. Please contact the official website or customer support if you are in doubt about the authenticity of the message or information requested.

Remember that caution and awareness are important factors in preventing phishing attacks and protecting your personal information.