UCI Gives Several Warnings Against Phishing on WebMail

Phishing has become so widespread that these attacks are starting to come in the form of IM, SMS, text message, and VoIP. The most dangerous of these are the VoIP known as "vishing" where users receive phone calls in the form of an automated voice which tells them to enter their credit card information dialing a given separate number, therefore resulting in additional identity theft. It doesn't help that many business are now turning to VoIP to help run their company's duties.

The best thing people

The best thing people, especially students, can do to avoid becoming a victim of phishing is through educating themselves on e-mail security. Not only are there the obvious anti-spam and anti-spyware software that helps protect internet security, but knowing what to look for in the form of questionable e-mails or messages.