Devious New Phishing Tactic Targets Tabs
Many Internet users know what a regular phishing attack looks like, where an email comes in with a link asking you to click it and enter your credentials into a fake site meant to steal that info. What about a sneaky one that exploits user inattention to their browser tabs?
Reported on the blog Krebs on Security a new phishing attack was invented recently where the unattended tabs left open in your browser will be changed with a JavaScript code embedded in the website. The tab’s favicon and title will be changed to look like a frequently visited site and the tab content will be changed to a fake version of that website. The point is to trick the user into thinking they left that site open and got logged out and they will want to re-enter their login information.
Devious New Phishing Tactic Targets Tabs | Technibble
Many Internet users know what a regular phishing attack looks like, where an email comes in with a link asking you to click it and enter your credentials into a fake site meant to steal that info. What about a sneaky one that exploits user inattention to their browser tabs?
Reported on the blog Krebs on Security a new phishing attack was invented recently where the unattended tabs left open in your browser will be changed with a JavaScript code embedded in the website. The tab’s favicon and title will be changed to look like a frequently visited site and the tab content will be changed to a fake version of that website. The point is to trick the user into thinking they left that site open and got logged out and they will want to re-enter their login information.
Devious New Phishing Tactic Targets Tabs | Technibble
My Computers
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- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- ChillBlast - Custom to my design
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
- CPU
- Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
- Motherboard
- Asus Prime X570-Pro
- Memory
- 64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- 4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
- Sound Card
- On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
- Screen Resolution
- 2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
- Hard Drives
- 1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
- PSU
- NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
- Case
- Workstation Case [Matt Black]
- Cooling
- NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
- Keyboard
- Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
- Mouse
- Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
- Internet Speed
- 920 MB Down 50 MB Up
- Antivirus
- BitDefender Total Security Pro
- Browser
- Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
- Other Info
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Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
Samsung 10.2" tablet
Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
Wacom Expresskeys Remote
Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
Shuttle Pro v2 Control
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- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 17 10750H
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
- CPU
- Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
- Motherboard
- Dell XPS
- Memory
- 32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
- Sound Card
- Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
- Screen Resolution
- 3840 x 2400
- Hard Drives
- 2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
- PSU
- Stock
- Case
- Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
- Cooling
- Stock - Active Fan Control
- Keyboard
- Backlit + Various Logitech
- Mouse
- Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
- Internet Speed
- 72 MB Down 18MB Up
- Browser
- Chrome
- Other Info
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Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
10.2" tablet
Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
Wacom Expresskeys Remote
Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
10TB NAS
