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Can you spot a phishing attack when you see one? Some messages we laugh off, but others look a little too real — and they’re netting more victims.

If you’re not familiar with the term, phishing is an apt metaphor for the crime. The bait: an email or instant message containing an urgent message, usually involving exciting or troublesome news and a request to provide information.

The hook: the legitimate-looking email links you to a legitimate-looking website or web form where you enter sensitive data which can later be sold and used to commit identity fraud.

What makes this crime tricky to spot is that the emails and websites can’t easily be distinguished from legitimate organizations. That’s because scammers can forge the look and feel of real websites and communications — a process known as spoofing.

And the waters may be getting a little rougher, according to experts. With growing internet use, there are always more fish to catch and more places to catch them. Secure content management solutions provider Kaspersky Lab recently released it’s list of top targets for phishing attacks worldwide.

Here are the top 10 places to watch out for predators:

PayPal
eBay
HSBC (an international banking company)
Facebook
Google
IRS
RAPIDSHARE (A German webhosting company)
Bank of America
UBI (United Bank of India)
Bradesco (One of the four leading banks in Brazil)

True, many Canadians don’t deal with some of these organizations, but that doesn’t mean we’re safe. We might dismiss an email from the IRS letting us know our tax return can be deposited directly to our credit card (once we supply the information, of course), but it’s the patterns — not just the individual targets — that are a concern. Other security sources like the Anti-Phishing Work Group (APWG) agree that certain sectors are risky, such as:

Payment services. According to the Kaspersky Lab report, PayPal was the target of more than half of all phishing attacks. PayPal isn’t the only online payment service in the business, but it still garners most of the market share.

Banks and financial institutions: Worried about the safety of banking online? Spammers know it, and can use those concerns against you. Those “helpful” emails warning about a problem — like a security issue or attempted hack on your account — are bound to get a reaction. While Canadian banks are smaller than their international counterparts (we are a smaller market, after all), that doesn’t make them any less of a target. Visit any bank website and you’ll likely see phishing attack warning somewhere.

Online auctions and sales: There’s a lot of money changing hands with online sales sites. In fact, eBay was the target of about 13 per cent of phishing attacks. Online auctions are risky for other types of fraud as well.

Social media: Surprised to see Facebook at #4? So were experts — until they considered the growing popularity and membership of social media sites. With a membership over 400 million people — who share a total of 25 billion pieces of content each month, according to company statistics — Facebook is worth the time and trouble for tech-savvy scammers. Once they’ve got you on the hook, they can use your account to reel in your friends, family and coworkers.

Facebook certainly isn’t the only social media site to grapple with phishing, viruses and malware. Other social networks have been targets too, including Twitter. (Yes, 140 characters is enough for a phishing message.)

 

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O’Neill Phish Phan Juniors Strapless Dress – Teal $44 You can’t catch a fish unless you put your line in the water, girl! Flit around charming all the boys in the Phish Phan dress from O’Neill. Its darling floral print, glossy pink buttons and ruched elastic waist give you a flirty charm, while its full lining and boning at each side of the bust give you a flattering fit. Finally, its two side pockets allow you to strike a cheeky pose and also provide a place to stash those endless numbers. Hang up your “Gone Fishin’” sign and head out – you’re on a mission to bait the boys, and you’re not leaving empty-handed!

Mens Rainbow Sandals Hemp Double Stack $39.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Mens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, they have a wider footbed than the womens Rainbow Sandals. Many women with a wider foot order the mens sandals if the womens sizes are too narrow. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Mens Rainbow Sandals Hemp Single Layer $37.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Mens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, they have a wider footbed than the womens Rainbow Sandals. Many women with a wider foot order the mens sandals if the womens sizes are too narrow. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Womens Rainbow Sandals Womens Hemp Double Stack Narrow Strap $39.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Mens Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Double Stack $52.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Mens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, they have a wider footbed than the womens Rainbow Sandals. Many women with a wider foot order the mens sandals if the womens sizes are too narrow. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.  NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT USE PETROLEUM OR OIL BASED CONDITIONER, CLEANER, SEALER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHEMICAL ON THE LEATHER SURFACE OF RAINBOW SANDALS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE UN-REPAIRABLE DELAMINATING AND SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RAINBOW GUARANTEE

Womens Rainbow Sandals Hemp Single Layer Wide Strap $37.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Womens Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Single Layer Wide Strap $48.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.  NOTE:PLEASE DO NOT USE PETROLEUM OR OIL BASED CONDITIONER, CLEANER, SEALER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHEMICAL ON THE LEATHER SURFACE OF RAINBOW SANDALS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE UN-REPAIRABLE DE-LAMINATING AND SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RAINBOW GUARANTEE.

Womens Rainbow Sandals Hemp Double Stack Wide Strap $39.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Womens Rainbow Sandals Hemp Single Layer Narrow Strap $37.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.

Womens Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Double Stack Narrow Strap $52.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.  NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT USE PETROLEUM OR OIL BASED CONDITIONER, CLEANER, SEALER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHEMICAL ON THE LEATHER SURFACE OF RAINBOW SANDALS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE UN-REPAIRABLE DELAMINATING AND SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RAINBOW GUARANTEE

Womens Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Double Stack Wide Strap $52.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.  NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT USE PETROLEUM OR OIL BASED CONDITIONER, CLEANER, SEALER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHEMICAL ON THE LEATHER SURFACE OF RAINBOW SANDALS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE UN-REPAIRABLE DELAMINATING AND SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RAINBOW GUARANTEE

Womens Rainbow Sandals Premier Leather Single Layer Narrow $48.95 Every beachgoer has seen broken, discarded sandals littering the sand. Over 35 years ago, the President and Founder of Rainbow Sandals, Jay R. Longley Jr., had this same experience and came up with a simple idea: to create comfortable sandals that would withstand the test of time and not end up a piece of litter. After a lot of research and testing, the Rainbow Sandals that so many people know and love today were developed. Hand made and held together with strong glue, Rainbow Sandals will stay in one piece and will keep your feet comfortable with sponge rubber that molds to your individual foot shape. Rainbow Sandals keep the beaches clean and our feet comfortable, and they have grown to become a world-known brand that provides us with a variety of sandal choices, as well as shoes and boots. With an unbeatable Rainbow Guarantee, your Rainbow Sandals and Footwear will carry your feet for miles. SIZING NOTE: Sizes small through extra large in the womens Rainbow Sandals run true to size, however, the sizes ten and eleven run larger and wider than average because they are made from a mens footbed. Also, womens Rainbow Sandals sizes small through extra large have a narrow footbed so women with a wider foot may choose to order the mens Rainbow Sandal sizes because the mens sandals are wider in width. See Rainbow Sizing Chart to compare mens and womens sizing.  NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT USE PETROLEUM OR OIL BASED CONDITIONER, CLEANER, SEALER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHEMICAL ON THE LEATHER SURFACE OF RAINBOW SANDALS. DOING SO WILL CAUSE UN-REPAIRABLE DELAMINATING AND SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RAINBOW GUARANTEE

Volcom Dot A Lot Sun Hat $27 Volcom Dot A Lot Sun Hat

Quiksilver Crush A Lot 22 Inch Boardshort $49.5 Quiksilver Crush A Lot 22 Inch Boardshort

Quiksilver Crush A Lot 22 Boardshort $49.5 When your going to the BBQ next weekend make sure to wear the Crush A Lot Boardshorts by Quicksilver. A simple stripe checkered design will make every one want to throw you a cerveza and burger. Grab yours today!

Volcom Dot-a-Lot Juniors Sun Hat – Natural $27 Sometimes it’s just nice to curl up in a great big beach chair and do a crossword — shielding your fair face from the sun with this Dot-a-Lot sun hat. This easy-to-wear straw hat offers a wide brim and a dual-color scheme radiating from the crown. It’ll have all guys coming over to ask if you can fan them down as they’re getting seriously hot under the collar. A three letter word for “hot” that rhymes with “new”? — that’s an easy one.