Internet Scam (Phishing): Issues of Counteraction and Prevention
Aleksandr Zavyalov · Baikal Research Journal · 2022
Internet technologies are so common today that they literally extend over almost all areas of life. However, due to the ongoing growth of Internet technologies, security threats to systems and networks are also rising. One of these serious threats is «phishing», in which attackers try to illicitly obtain user credentials. Phishing is a fraudulent practice, the purpose of which is to create a fake website, illicitly asking for passwords, bank account numbers, etc. to induce users to reveal confidential information. This type of scam is increasingly gaining in popularity, since fraudsters incur a minimum amount of expenses, and the tools used by them for illegal purposes are relatively accessible and easy to use. The purpose of this study is to examine common features of phishing attacks, as well as to analyze means and methods of countering these wrongdoings. The article looks into the existing ways of countering phishing attacks and analyzes measures aimed at identifying and suppressing such crimes. The analysis of judicial and investigative practice has shown that in the current state the government needs to provide law enforcement agencies with cutting-edge technical equipment, software, and highly qualified staff in order to successfully overcome new challenges in cyberspace in the context of the digital economy.