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Comment from Robert George on 2007-12-29

2007-12-29T10:09:55Z

Just to say thank you for the explanation

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Comment from Geoff Walker on 2007-12-24

2007-12-24T18:57:14Z

Another red flag is when the "part you don't see" ends with an executable file such as "card.exe". This is the case with a Hallmark e-card phishing email that's been appearing in my inbox for several months. Basically, never click on a URL that ends in ".exe".

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Comment from Terry Hollett on 2007-12-22

2007-12-22T13:58:52Z

http://www.geocities.com/terryhollett2003/Phishing.htm

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Comment from Ron Barker on 2007-12-22

2007-12-22T08:52:40Z

Well I get nothing when I hover over the 'disguised' links!

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-12-20

2007-12-20T18:47:13Z

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Absolutely.

The good news is that it's rarely used, and if in email many email clients don't
run the javascript, rendering that technique useless.

But you're quite right, it can be done.

Leo

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Comment from Ken B on 2007-12-19

2007-12-19T15:33:16Z

Just remember, the information displayed in the status bar when hovering can be replaced with JavaScript. For example, it's possible to have "www.ebay.com" appear in the status bar while hovering, yet still go to the phisher's site.

Using the right-click and "copy shortcut", "copy link location", or whatever your browser calls it, is more accurate.

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