I came across the following story and thought it might be useful. It specifically notes phishing scams tied to the 2008 Summer Olympics and details some things that can be done to help users identify phishing email.
SANS Internet Storm Center; Cooperative Network Security Community – Internet Security – isc
It should be noted that anytime there is a significant world event there will be phishing attempts made that are related to it. I’ve received phishing email related to the NFL Super Bowl, the U.S. elections, and the price of oil!
Teaching those that use email to identify the threats will minimize the exposure of the business or the individual. Likewise, administrators should take the basic steps outlined in the Internet Storm Center article.
- Dan
