Windows 10: Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good

Discus and support Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; This variant of a phishing attack uses unicode to register domains that look identical to real domains. These fake domains can be used in phishing... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by simrick, Apr 15, 2017.

  1. SIMRICK
    simrick Win User

    Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good


    Read more here:
    Chrome and Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Safe Sites

    :)
     
    simrick, Apr 15, 2017
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  2. EVANDAVE
    Evandave Win User

    Norton Utilities Not working correctly in windows 10

    Here is the official response from Norton:

    Based on information Microsoft has provided to date, several browser-based protection and identity features that are provided in Norton products are not compatible with Edge, including Identity Safe, Safe Search, Safe Web, Anti-phishing, and Scam Insight.

    We are investigating alternative ways to deliver these features for Microsoft Edge. In the meantime, we encourage customers using Norton security products to use Internet Explorer or another supported web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to
    enjoy these features.

    Microsoft has indicated that it will continue to improve Edge and will allow browser extensions in the near future.

    Final answer: Do not use 'The Edge' if using Norton. They don't play well together!
     
    Evandave, Apr 15, 2017
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  3. ERROLCOLLINS
    ErrolCollins Win User
    Ad Blocker for Edge?

    You can download adguard which is very good at blocking adds and phishing and rogue websites.

    on windows 10 Edge and other browsers. Although adguard is not free you will get a 14 day free trial,

    I tried it and it worked a treat.

    I mainly use firefox and chrome when browsing and adguard blocks adds on most browsers.

    If you don't want to pay then download firefox , chrome or opera and you can install adguard directly into your browser for free but it will not block malicious website that way, in order for you to block malicious websites you will need to download it to
    your pc then install and pay for it. Download it at adguard.com
     
    ErrolCollins, Apr 15, 2017
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  4. MARSMIMAR
    marsmimar Win User

    Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good

    Great info. Thanks for sharing.
     
    marsmimar, Apr 15, 2017
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  5. CLAM1952
    clam1952 Win User
    Well spotted, need to use the about:config fix on all Firefox based browsers such as Palemoon, Waterfox etc.
     
    clam1952, Apr 15, 2017
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  6. BREE
    Bree New Member
    I knew there was a good reason I stick with IE - it shows the raw 'punycode’.

    Oh... and so does Edge.
     
    Bree, Apr 15, 2017
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  7. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User
    Is this confirmed for Edge? Currently with it... This is nasty one *Sad

    Thanks for the heads up @simrick .
     
    AndreTen, Apr 15, 2017
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  8. SIMRICK
    simrick Win User

    Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good

    You can check out Edge, or any browser, using their sample site (in the original article). For me, Edge shows the correct site address.


    Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good [​IMG]
     
    simrick, Apr 15, 2017
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  9. ELPUSHER
    eLPuSHeR Win User
    Thanks for posting. Fix applied to Firefox.
     
    eLPuSHeR, Apr 15, 2017
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  10. ANDRETEN
    AndreTen Win User
    *Ditto Browsing in Edge on Insider preview and Fox fixed. Is Firefox syncing this settings? Anybody knows?
     
    AndreTen, Apr 15, 2017
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  11. SIMRICK
    simrick Win User
    I have no idea, as I don't sync. Maybe someone else who does can answer that. Would be good to know.
     
    simrick, Apr 15, 2017
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  12. SIMRICK
    simrick Win User
    Cheers @Fabler2 (that you?)
     
    simrick, Apr 15, 2017
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  13. FABLER2
    Fabler2 Win User

    Chrome+Firefox Phishing Attack Uses Domains Identical to Known Good

    Yup. *Smile
     
    Fabler2, Apr 15, 2017
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  14. BOB CAT
    Bob Cat Win User
    For Chrome, check out Punycode Alert on the Chrome Web Store.
     
    Bob Cat, Apr 17, 2017
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  15. ELITEDATA
    EliteData Win User
    personally, i think this is a dumb move by FF and chrome in the world of cyber-insecurity to have this setting disabled by default.
     
    EliteData, Apr 5, 2018
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