APWG: 23670 Phishing Activities Reported in July 2006

23670 phishing activities were reported in July 2006. The number of phishing sites reached 14191 in July 2006, according to ‘Phishing Activity Trends Report’ from Anti-Phishing Working Group.

23670 phishing activities were reported in July 2006. The number of phishing sites reached 14191 in July 2006, according to ‘Phishing Activity Trends Report’ from Anti-Phishing Working Group.

The APWG report has provided the following data:

– ‘23670 unique phishing reports were received in July 2006

– 14191 unique phishing sites were identified

– 154 brands were hijacked by phishing campaigns

– 15 brands were comprising the top 80% of phishing campaigns in July

– Most phishing websites were hosted in the United States

– 46% of phishing site contain some form of target name in URL’.

The APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report is available for download at Antiphishing.org/reports/.

About APWG

The Anti-Phishing Working Group is an industry association focused on eliminating the identity theft and fraud that result from the growing problem of phishing and email spoofing.

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APWG Phishing Activity Trends Report, July 2006

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