1. Phishing, Pharming, and Spam
By Glen R. Dunlap

2. Phishing
Phishing is a criminal activity that works using social engineering techniques.
This can be done through , instant message, and cell phones.
Phishing is used to steal passwords and credit card information.

3. Pharming
Pharming is the act in which a person is redirected to a bogus site.
This is done through the exploitation of the DNS Server or the changing of the hosts files.

4. Types of Spam
spam
Forum spam
Spamdexing
Messaging spam

5. Purpose of Spam
Advertising

6. Spam is Popular!
Low cost of advertising.
Large variety of view.

7. Phishing Dangers Identity theft. Fraudulent charges. Stolen data.
Private information stolen.
Your shopping history view.

8. Pharming Dangers Stolen passwords Identity theft Fraudulent charges.
Stolen data.
Private information stolen.

9. Spam Dangers Slowed servers Cost to Internet providers Cost to victims
Inappropriate content shown to minors
Time
Space on computer/ acount

10. Protection Firewalls Anti virus Protection Spyware removal software
License check
Ad-ware removal program
Educated on the dangers
Pop-up Blocker

11. Works Cited http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing

12. The End
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