BitDefender prevents new e-criminal raid to deceive e-Banking users

BitDefender researchers uncovered new e-mail spam attacks. It was aiming to target JPMorgan Chase and Co customers by verifying and reinforcing the new security measures that turned to be a fake. New Phishing Raid Attempters used online financial institution's portal that has several visual identification elements such as the logo and general layout but its domain was registered in Turkey(.tk).

The process of stealing sensitive financial information was simple. When users confirm via a PHP script, phishers are able to deceive e-Banking users into revealing their sensitive financial data. And this information could be used to empty bank accounts, but also for spammimg, phishing and vishing purposes. 

According to Vlad Valceanu, Head of BitDefender Antispam research in order to secure important financial data in first pace comes the understanding of financial realm and the possible ways to prevent highly increased online fraud activities. Secondly, it is highly recommend for e-payment users to be extremely cautious when handing their financial and personal data throughout the Internet. Also they shouldn't be panic because it is one more opportunity for e-criminals to gain sensitive information.

And online security providers and software creators are to help to support e-payment consumers in keep their sensitive information safe. Among them is BitDefender, the creator of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of international security software. It was launched in 2001 and since that time developed the standards in proactive threat prevention. Today BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide.