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Old 10th March 2005, 13:26   #1
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Ebay Foils Phishers by Removing Password Requirement

San Jose, CA – Ebay claimed a victory against phishers today when it removed the need for passwords on user accounts.

A phisher tries to trick computer users into giving up their user name and passwords by send an official looking e-mail directing the victim to a page, which looks real, but is only used to scam the victim.

http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/03/ebay_phishing.html
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