Topic: [Tip]: Anti-Phishing Apps or extensions (Read 319 times)
Even trusted extensions could also put you at risk. The best way to avoid getting phished is to block the address that you found out that it is a phishing site and also the new sites that you found to avoid accessing it in the future. Triple check everything you type to avoid accessing fake websites.
Pay attention to every address detail that you want to visit, whether it is a real website or a fake website. There are many fake websites that are disguised as if they were genuine websites. You need to record it well.
Don't ever get bored with doing research first, check every social media about the anti-phishing extension, is it really original or just an imitation.
Your security is in your own hands.
Checking website is a priority tips before downloading apps extension in avoiding phishing apps. Most fraudulent apps in Google play store have the same imitation with legit ones making victims especially newbies falling scammed, undergoing some research via social media page would actually detect the legit ones. Don't ever get bored with doing research first, check every social media about the anti-phishing extension, is it really original or just an imitation.
Your security is in your own hands.
I think any new extension that appears should always be suspicious. Despite all the functionality this extension promises to deliver. Any extension reviews can be easily faked. You always have to rely on yourself, everything that the extensions suggest doing can be done without them. In this example, protection against phishing is in the hands of the browser owner himself. The browser is not a Christmas tree, and you shouldn't hang a lot of additional add-ons on it. Add your frequently visited sites to your favorites, and the rest should be assessed with caution, and generally from another browser.
Sometime we decide to download anti-phishing apps and extension with an intention to save ourselves from phishing but we accidently download the clone apps and become victim of phishing. Therefor I do not recommend downloading extensions or apps to prevent phishing , rather we should be careful in trying the website address and manually check if we have landed on the right site/page.
Pay attention to every address detail that you want to visit, whether it is a real website or a fake website. There are many fake websites that are disguised as if they were genuine websites. You need to record it well.Don't ever get bored with doing research first, check every social media about the anti-phishing extension, is it really original or just an imitation.
Your security is in your own hands.
Quite interesting with some of the applications and ant-phishing extensions that you find. But the choice of anti-phishing applications and extensions such as this also has the risk of getting a similar fake application. There are several cloning applications that are created to spread phishing addresses. want to be safer, but instead become a victim of phishing.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Sometime we decide to download anti-phishing apps and extension with an intention to save ourselves from phishing but we accidently download the clone apps and become victim of phishing. Therefor I do not recommend downloading extensions or apps to prevent phishing , rather we should be careful in trying the website address and manually check if we have landed on the right site/page.
In the first place, if you're intension is to save yourself from phishing, then you have somewhat an idea on how not to fall for it, like downloading it from somewhere else and not from official website then you need to educate yourself more. It is recommended as long as you get it from the official site. The only problem is that there could be some gaps that the extensions pulling their source to trace the malicious website is not update and that small window can open a lot of opportunities for scammers to victimised crypto users.
A lot of extensions apps available online but not all of them is legit. Clone apps, paid reviews, that would likely it brings you into the worse case instead of saving you from phishing sites once it is installed. For many years that I've been in online business, I'd never use one of them but just have to really myself because I know what I am doing.
A long suggested guides but in practice, you can do it so easily.
That is right...we can make it easier if make it a habit and to care for our own.
To finally said is that, the full security is in our hands not from these extensions or any third parties. In fact, many people have still ignored the warnings that it appears from their computer, they likely to breach such action, and that extensions seem so helpless for them.
A long suggested guides but in practice, you can do it so easily.
To finally said is that, the full security is in our hands not from these extensions or any third parties. In fact, many people have still ignored the warnings that it appears from their computer, they likely to breach such action, and that extensions seem so helpless for them.
The human factor, as you write, can be prevented if you install the software in advance, like a sandbox.
I tried a few sandboxes and currently use one of them but none of those apps was capable to prevent me from entering my passwords (and other credentials) on fishing sites. Did I missed something in their settings?
I suppose the purpose of using a sandbox is to have a controlled environment only like for example if we think that a certain app or program could have a malicious code inside it, we could execute it on a sandboxed environment and if that app have malicious code, any harm it could do would be contained in that sandbox environment only and will not spread to the other parts of the computer system itself. Imho.
Most of this rely on third party lists or similar, they might help somewhat but they are never up to date. New phishing sites come up and go daily. Using your own judgement could be better than using extensions imo. I also agree with top comment, extensions can do you more harm than good.
Quite interesting with some of the applications and ant-phishing extensions that you find. But the choice of anti-phishing applications and extensions such as this also has the risk of getting a similar fake application. There are several cloning applications that are created to spread phishing addresses. want to be safer, but instead become a victim of phishing.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Sometime we decide to download anti-phishing apps and extension with an intention to save ourselves from phishing but we accidently download the clone apps and become victim of phishing. Therefor I do not recommend downloading extensions or apps to prevent phishing , rather we should be careful in trying the website address and manually check if we have landed on the right site/page.
I respect your opinion, but you may be too biased towards Linux systems.
One of the hallmarks of Linux is its open-source code. And that is what makes these systems safe.
One of the hallmarks of Linux is its open-source code. And that is what makes these systems safe.
I may sound biased but in fact i try to be objective in this matter. I understand Linux systems have a higher degree of security as compared to Windows systems but I like to point out that it is dangerous to assume that Linux systems are totally safe and be complacent about it.
Anyone can look at this code and make sure that there are no secret moves or bugs in it.
Not all can read or interpret code and no Linux systems or even Windows are without bugs because no operating system is perfect and none will ever will.
Another advantage is that Linux has a lot of distributions. Nobody will write viruses for every system.
Having different kinds of distribution is a good thing for open-sourced platforms like Linux but again its very risky to assume that nobody will ever write malware on it. In fact there has been a lot of these malwares being developed consistently and are targeted on Linux systems especially on server based platforms. Kindly see link below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware
Quite interesting with some of the applications and ant-phishing extensions that you find. But the choice of anti-phishing applications and extensions such as this also has the risk of getting a similar fake application. There are several cloning applications that are created to spread phishing addresses. want to be safer, but instead become a victim of phishing.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Actually now websites like Mozilla and Chrome already have default warnings about suspicious websites that will threaten your device. But if you really want to use a third-party application or extension, you must choose the right and original application. make sure the application or extension is recommended.
Namely, what I would like to focus on is mastering Linux systems. The Internet describes many advantages of working with such systems, I think everyone who is interested will be able to find a lot of information on their own.
If we ought to think that Linux systems are far more safer than Windows systems, then I suppose we are mistaken here since most malicious payloads are often conveniently developed on such environment. I guess its safe to say that no systems are 100 percent safe or secure until now. Imho.
I respect your opinion, but you may be too biased towards Linux systems.
One of the hallmarks of Linux is its open-source code. And that is what makes these systems safe. Anyone can look at this code and make sure that there are no secret moves or bugs in it.
Another advantage is that Linux has a lot of distributions. Nobody will write viruses for every system. On the contrary, according to NetMarketShare, 88% of all computers run under the Windows operating system. You can guess for which systems different viruses are most often written.
And yes, I am with all my hands for what you say. It is never worth counting on complete safety with this or that system.
The main thing is your own attention and accuracy when working with your data.
The human factor, as you write, can be prevented if you install the software in advance, like a sandbox. Today there are many programs for both Windows and Linux.
I think many are familiar with this kind of software. It is also available in antivirus software and is provided as separate programs.
I think many are familiar with this kind of software. It is also available in antivirus software and is provided as separate programs.
I beg to disagree, sandboxing or use of virtualization doesn't fully safeguard us from malicious attacks and its very dangerous to have that assumption of security under any circumstances.
Namely, what I would like to focus on is mastering Linux systems. The Internet describes many advantages of working with such systems, I think everyone who is interested will be able to find a lot of information on their own.
If we ought to think that Linux systems are far more safer than Windows systems, then I suppose we are mistaken here since most malicious payloads are often conveniently developed on such environment. I guess its safe to say that no systems are 100 percent safe or secure until now. Imho.
The human factor,That as you write, can be prevented if you install the software in advance, like a sandbox. Today there are many programs for both Windows and Linux.
Do you really expect regular user to use sandbox software?
I agree, ordinary users most likely would not want to use a sandboxed environment or virtualization that is why assuming that it can prevent any form of malicious attack would not be very viable. Imho.
This is what I'm trying to emphasize that no matter how confident we feel about our own security setup maybe, even if we utilize top grade apps to boost our security, the weakest link here is the human factor e.g. curiosity, negligence, complacency, etc... as these are most often exploited by attackers and could serve as an effective attack vector. Imho.
The human factor, as you write, can be prevented if you install the software in advance, like a sandbox. Today there are many programs for both Windows and Linux.
I think many are familiar with this kind of software. It is also available in antivirus software and is provided as separate programs.
In general, working where our line of business is related to finance, it is worth separating entertainment and work. Many people know and continue to study in the field of cryptocurrencies, in addition, it would be nice to acquire knowledge on safe working on the network. Namely, what I would like to focus on is mastering Linux systems. The Internet describes many advantages of working with such systems, I think everyone who is interested will be able to find a lot of information on their own.
I prefer not to trust all kinds of extensions since recently a lot of extensions are being created for fraudulent purposes. While doing its job of protecting against phishing, at the same time, the same extension can collect information about the user, engage in surveillance, hidden mining, steal passwords, and everything else. The extensions themselves are not created by browser developers, but by people who are looking for a way to make money.
It is enough to set up your browser correctly, I would recommend Firefox, and Need to know all the guides on how to avoid getting to a phishing site.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/what-to-do-to-avoid-phishing-sites-5171134
A recent investigation witcher_sense reveals that the extension has a different name, but its purpose is to steal wallet data.
Extensions might be too dangerous if one could not assess properly the installed extensions for it could be mean a program that could steal identity and other important details to acceas funds or crypto wallets. So, I think we need to be careful now that there are many users identity being breach by the hackers.It is enough to set up your browser correctly, I would recommend Firefox, and Need to know all the guides on how to avoid getting to a phishing site.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/what-to-do-to-avoid-phishing-sites-5171134
A recent investigation witcher_sense reveals that the extension has a different name, but its purpose is to steal wallet data.
So, there is a need to get a good study first or resources from the experts or approval on them before installing extensions or add ons.
I used EAL + Anti virus for me, EAL is good in blocking malicious sites, but it really depends if the malicious sites has been reported and included in their database.
So the best thing to do is not just rely on them, but used our common sense and not get this sense false of hope that everything is going to be safe just because you have them, it's not a guarantee, they are just a nice-haves in my opinion.
So the best thing to do is not just rely on them, but used our common sense and not get this sense false of hope that everything is going to be safe just because you have them, it's not a guarantee, they are just a nice-haves in my opinion.
I don't use Opera, so i must ask why you mentioned using opera would be enough? Does it have good built-in phishing protection?
It has built-in adblocks and anti-trackers, and it commonly blocks supicious and malicious websites as well (based on my 2 year experience using it). And if ever you would ask me, I would really recommend the use of it. I had no issues since then and I know myself that there had been no instance that I was phished. And with regards to the topic, whether you use opera or not, the issue isn't on what browser nor broswer extension you use, whether you use Brave, Chrome, Vivaldi, Opera, Firefox, would still depend on the user's actions.
This is what I'm trying to emphasize that no matter how confident we feel about our own security setup maybe, even if we utilize top grade apps to boost our security, the weakest link here is the human factor e.g. curiosity, negligence, complacency, etc... as these are most often exploited by attackers and could serve as an effective attack vector. Imho.
I don't use Opera, so i must ask why you mentioned using opera would be enough? Does it have good built-in phishing protection?
It has built-in adblocks and anti-trackers, and it commonly blocks supicious and malicious websites as well (based on my 2 year experience using it). And if ever you would ask me, I would really recommend the use of it. I had no issues since then and I know myself that there had been no instance that I was phished. And with regards to the topic, whether you use opera or not, the issue isn't on what browser nor broswer extension you use, whether you use Brave, Chrome, Vivaldi, Opera, Firefox, would still depend on the user's actions.
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With regards to anti-virus applications, i do suggest the use of window's default anti-virus and anti-malware, Windows defender. Why? They update it everyday with what viruses are created each and everyday to block it. And as for me, the use of third party AVs is somehow risky as most of them (especially if wasn't licensed) were the ones making their own viruses to detect.
IMO I will not use any third-party platform just to make safe because we cannot say that some of them have a Trojan virus that sooner or later will activate and can steal all of your data. One of the best ways is to be aware of those platforms and software applications to prevent having trouble. Also, it's better to use an anti-virus-like the
Every activity you do, like downloaded software, if they think it may harm and suspicious they will not be allowed to continue the progress and blocked to your computer immediately.
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Every activity you do, like downloaded software, if they think it may harm and suspicious they will not be allowed to continue the progress and blocked to your computer immediately.
I thought it would be ideal if we could also consider installing effective Antivirus apps on our systems to further strengthen our defenses against such kind of attacks but the only downside to these antivirus feature is that it is mostly available on paid or subscribed versions of most antivirus apps only.
If I will be asked I prefer paid antivirus rather than installing free extensions because I feel more relieved by doing so 
especially knowing the fact that scammers are now also using such extensions to harm us as well. It costs money but I know it will be all worth it.Of course! a paid antivirus is more preferable than the free versions since it comes fully packed with more features to better safeguard our own systems and it will not hurt us if we shell out some money since I think it gives us a better deal when we value security.
Due to the series of bad news regarding privacy issues, I'm now having a hard time to trust FREE downloadable apps (which came from unreliable sources of course) because no one knows whether they got a hidden agenda or not. I'm not too techy to figure it out. So having an extra defense is really vital.
There are still a handful of useful and effective apps that could boost our security, all we have to do is to do some research first and evaluate any potentially useful apps that we could use accordingly.
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