Until recently, checking the website address was often enough to spot phishing. Today, that is no longer true.
In a new technique, users see a completely legitimate URL in their browser, belonging to a real and trusted service. But on top of the real site, a fake login form is loaded from the attacker’s server.
The user enters an email and password.
The page looks real.
The URL looks real.
And the data is sent directly to the attacker.
Why this works:
- The browser shows no change in the address bar.
- The design is identical to the real service.
- There is no download and no warning.
The simple conclusion:
Checking the URL alone is no longer enough to stop advanced phishing. Protection must also analyze the page content and behavior in real time.
