How to Make a Phishing Link 

How to Make a Phishing Link 

Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous cyberthreats that can compromise your personal and financial information, as well as your devices and accounts. In this article, we will explain  how attackers create and use phishing links, and how users can protect themselves from falling victim to these attacks.

 

Is Phishing a Type of Malware?

Phishing as much as malware are common cyber threats. However, malware, the amalgamation of “malicious” and “software” is used to refer to any intrusive, unwanted software that is designed to compromise, damage, or destroy your computer, device, network, or the data contained within, while phishing is a form of social engineering that uses fraudulent communication, such as email, phone, or text, to persuade users to click on deceptive links or open malicious attachments.

However, phishing and malware can be related, as phishing links can lead to malware infection, or malware can facilitate phishing attacks by stealing or modifying data.

Therefore, phishing is not a type of malware, but rather a technique that can be used to deliver or exploit malware. 

 

Check the different types of phishing clicking on our articles: types of phishings, Smish and what is spear phishing. 

 

 

 

How to Make a Phishing Link Look Legit

The process of creating a phishing link involves choosing a target, crafting a malicious URL, and designing a deceptive web page.

These are the various phishing techniques and link spoofing methods that attackers use to make their links look legitimate:

• Using similar or misspelled domain names, such as paypa1.com instead of paypal.com.

 

• Hiding or obfuscating the URL with HTML or JavaScript code, such as <a href=”javascript:window.location=’http://malicious.com'”>Click here</a>.

 

• Using URL shorteners or redirects, such as https://bit.ly/3xYzZ8u or https://www.google.com/url?q=http://malicious.com.

 

• Adding legitimate-looking parameters or subdomains, such as http://malicious.com/login?source=facebook.com or http://facebook.malicious.com.

 

• Using HTTPS or SSL certificates to display a padlock icon or a green address bar, which can be obtained from free or compromised sources.

 

In order to avoid clicking on phishing links, you should first emphasize the importance of understanding the nature of phishing links and checking the URL carefully before clicking on it.

 

How Fake Website Hacking looks like

Fake website hacking is a common and dangerous form of cyberattack that involves creating and using deceptive links to lure users into visiting fake websites that mimic the appearance and functionality of legitimate websites.

 

The main goal of fake website hacking is to deceive users into revealing their personal or financial information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or bank account details, or to trick them into downloading malicious files or software, such as viruses, ransomware, or spyware. This is why fake website hacking can have serious consequences for users, such as identity theft, fraud, data breach, account takeover, or device compromise.

 

The first step of fake website hacking is to create deceptive links that look legitimate, but actually lead to fake websites as mentioned above.

The second step of fake website hacking is to craft malicious URLs that contain malicious code or commands that can execute on the user’s browser or device.

The third step of fake website hacking is to use link spoofing methods to deliver the deceptive links to the users, and to persuade them to click on them.

The fourth and last step of fake website hacking is to use cyber deception tactics to make the fake websites look and behave like legitimate websites, and to trick the user into entering their information or downloading malicious files or software.

 

In conclusion, fake website hacking is a serious and prevalent form of cyberattack that involves creating and using deceptive links to trick users into visiting fake websites that steal their information or infect their devices.

 

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How Phishers Send Fake Emails to Scam Users

Fake emails are one of the most common and effective tools that phishers use to launch phishing attacks, which are a form of cybercrime that uses social engineering techniques to deceive users and steal their personal information or credentials.

 

The purpose and impact of phishing attacks can vary, depending on the phisher’s motives and goals, but they can include identity theft, financial losses, malware infection, or business email compromise.

 

The process of sending fake emails involves four main steps: choosing a target, crafting a fake email, delivering the fake email, and collecting the data or executing the attack.

 

1º Choosing a target: Phishers can target anyone who uses email, but they often focus on specific groups or individuals, such as customers of a certain company, employees of a certain organization, or users of a certain service. Phishers can use various methods to obtain the email addresses of their targets, such as buying or stealing lists, harvesting them from websites or social media, or guessing them based on common patterns or formats.

 

2º Crafting a fake email: Phishers can create fake emails that look like they come from a legitimate source, such as a friend, a colleague, or an organization, by using spoofed or forged email addresses, subject lines, and signatures, or by modifying or hijacking existing email accounts or conversations. Phishers can also use various techniques to make their fake emails look convincing, such as copying the style, tone, and logo of the original source, using personal or relevant information, or creating a sense of urgency or threat.

 

3º Delivering the fake email: Phishers can send fake emails to their targets using various methods, such as mass mailing, spear phishing, or whaling, which differ in their level of personalization, targeting, and sophistication. Phishers can also use various tools or services to send fake emails, such as phishing kits, email spoofing software, or compromised email servers.

 

4º Collecting the data or executing the attack: Phishers can use fake emails to trick users into revealing their sensitive information or clicking on malicious links or attachments, which can lead to data theft, account takeover, or malware infection. Phishers can also use fake emails to persuade users to perform certain actions, such as sending money, transferring funds, or granting access, which can lead to financial losses, fraud, or business email compromise.

 

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Reduce the risk and apply the best Defence Against Phishing links

Summarize the main points of the article, such as how attackers make and use phishing links, and what are the consequences and challenges of phishing attacks.

Provide some recommendations or tips for users to avoid phishing attacks, such as:

 

• Being cautious and vigilant when receiving or opening emails or links from unknown or suspicious sources.

 

• Verifying the identity and authenticity of the sender, the URL, and the website, by checking the domain name, the spelling, the certificate, and the content.

 

• Using security software and tools, such as antivirus, firewall, browser extensions, or email filters, to detect and block phishing attempts.

 

• Reporting or deleting phishing emails or links, and notifying the affected parties, such as the legitimate website or organization, or the spoofed sender.

 

Get deeper information by clicking on our article on how to protect against phishing attacks.

 

 

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We also provide a phishing simulation service to assess the security of your organization.

 

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