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Re: phishing attacks against ISPs (also with Google translations)
From: Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:35:30 +0100
M.B.Jr. wrote:
Dear Gadi, On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org> wrote:While we have seen ISP phishing and Hebrew phishing before, these attacks started when Google added translation into Hebrew.How exactly did you establish such a certain connection between Google's Hebrew translation service's debut and these phishing attacks you're referring to? If you're going to provide us with dates, please point out trustable probative sources.
Dear Mr. M.B.Jr., While I cannot show conclusive evidence between the two concurrent events, the causality in this case seems pretty obvious for the following reasons: 1. The two (phishing and translation module) occurred at around the same time frame. 2. Previously, this was not happening. 3. The imperfect Hebrew looks like a machine translation. 4. In fact, the only new element I can discern being added to the game was the new Google module. Google is not at fault, they provide a valuable and good service. Criminals abuse the same tools we use. I concede that it is not outside the realm of possibility some crappy Hebrew translator suddenly started working with the phishing gangs, but it doesn't seem likely. Conversely, do note I did not state it was Google's translation engine that was abused, but rather asked if others see this as well and can confirm. I say it now, it is the most likely conclusion. I'd be happy if someone has other ideas to help us reach a better conclusion? Gadi. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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