Netcraft Toolbar - anti-phishing add-on
review from ClifNotes, Nov 2006, permalink _ Security Tools
See AntiPhishingTools
Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an electronic communication. Phishing is typically carried out using email or an instant message, although phone contact has been used as well.
source: Wikipedia
eWeek article - Study: Microsoft Anti-Phishing Uses Best Bait
Quote from the website
- Protect your savings from Phishing attacks.
- See the hosting location and Risk Rating of every site you visit.
- Help defend the Internet community from fraudsters.
The Toolbar community is effectively a giant neighbourhood watch scheme, empowering the most alert and most expert members to defend everyone within the community against phishing frauds.
http://toolbar.netcraft.com/