Saturday, March 17, 2007

Blogspot Phishing Scheme

Phising schemes are generally idiotic, easy to spot, and annoying. It's as if these people put no effort whatsoever into their work. Sometimes I think that the poor quality can largely be attributed to a language barrier, but this email that my girlfriend received recently shows a total disregard for success:


Well well well
Home-owner,
You have been pre-approved for a Home Loan at a Fixed Rate.
This offer is being extended to you unconditionally and we will work with=
you regardless your credit
http://mortsakjahilh.blogspot.com/

To take Advantage of this Limited Time opportunity all
we ask is that you visit our Website and complete
the 1 minute post Approval Form.
http://mortsakjailijshyhg.blogspot.com/=20

Good day


Endorsement Assistant
http://mortsakjahilh.blogspot.com/



My email wastes your time? should say sorry now


The author even openly acknowledges the fact that his email could very well be a huge waste of your time, and apparently makes an attempt at apology.

The worst part of all of this is the choice of a hosting solution. Usually these emails contain links with extremely long, cryptic URLs to eastern European servers. What does this phisher choose? Blogspot.

If I was going to send out millions of copies of an email in an attempt to dupe a bunch of people into giving me valuable information about themselves so that I can sell their identities on IRC I'd at least put a little effort into it. Maybe even proof read it.

How lazy can you get?

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