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  2. List of phishing incidents - Wikipedia

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    The term "phishing" is said to have been coined by the well known spammer and hacker in the mid-90s, Khan C. Smith. [3] The first recorded mention of the term is found in the hacking tool AOHell (according to its creator), which included a function for attempting to steal the passwords or financial details of America Online users.

  3. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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    Email phishing scams are more common than most people realize. Here's how to protect yourself. ... Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account.

  4. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    Scammers can use your email to target you directly. And, unfortunately, plenty of email phishing scams today are more sophisticated than the older varieties that would directly ask for your ...

  5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

  6. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    Computer users unwittingly download and install rogue security software, malware disguised as antivirus software, by following the messages which appear on their screen. The software then pretends to find multiple viruses on the victim's computer, "removes" a few, and asks for payment in order to take care of the rest.

  7. Phishing - Wikipedia

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    Phishing is a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information [1] or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.

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