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Pharming

Don't get caught in a Pharm

Pharming is a controversial internet term born of the combination of "farming" and "phishing", and is used to describe the act of hackers to redirect internet browsers to bogus sites. The fake sites enable phishers to obtain users passwords and information which is usually a first step in identity theft. Hence someone who farmed users to phish, would be pharming.

Identity theft is one of the world's fastest growing crimes making pharming a serious threat, especially with the rise of online banking. Sophisticated measures are being developed to counteract the threat of pharming to internet users, because contrary to belief antivirus programs and spyware removal systems cannot prevent pharming. Most anti-pharming initiatives are being preformed on the server end of the deal, with sites such as mentioned online banks using more security measures.

You personally, can avoid being "pharmed" by always typing in your addresses to sites you visit, and not clicking any links, most notably in emails no matter how legitimate they appear. Choose secure passwords that would not be easily hacked by generator programs. You can also use spam blockers, as well as credit monitors to be sure you have not already become a victim of identity theft.

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