How To Distinguish A Legitimate Login From A Fake
Posted on Apr 25, 2011 under Uncategorized | Comments are offIt is important to know when you are logging in on the intended site and when the login might be a spoof page. Providing sensitive login details on a fake site can mean you have given access to someone who does not have your best interest in mind.
Many websites especially those with incredibly sensitive data such as credit cards and banks will create an icon that appears next to the web address. Verifying this icon before entering any sensitive information is important. If the icon has changed or is not present, contact the business another way.
Sitekey technology has become increasingly popular. This is a photo that you select, and give a custom name to. It will appear where you enter your username or password. Make sure this photo is the one you selected and that the name is the one you assigned to it.
Another key to ensuring you are entering your information into a legitimate site is take a moment and look at the page. Does it look like it always has or is something different? If you are unsure, try to gain the information you are looking for another way. It is always better safe than sorry.