The Dark Side of the Web -Internet Malware

Q: Have you ever been the target of a phishing scam? Did you recognize it as a scam right away? What tipped you off? Blog about your experiences with malware or phishing attempts.

A: I have been the target of a phishing scam. Luckily, I had been included on a mass email alerting me of such bogus emails. When I received an email from my bank asking me to connect and confirm my information, I knew it may not be legitimate. I called my bank to ask if they had sent such an email and they confirmed that it was indeed a scam.

I was lucky, but if I wouldn't have been forwarded the email alert, I may have fallen for it.