Avoid Twitter Phishing with Flagfox for Firefox
January 6, 2009, filed under Quick Internet Tips
In the most recent article on TwiTip, 33 high profile Twitter accounts (probably more) got hacked via a landing page that resembles Twitter’s login page. Take a look at the screenshot below.
REAL Twitter Login Page – click to enlarge
FAKE Twitter Login Page – click to enlarge
Twitter’s blog also mention the dangerous excess of this phishing activity and there are also numbers of blogs spreading the word of caution to phishing traps.
Through the screenshot, we can see at least three differences between the fake one and the real login page (see the arrows). They are the URL, the PageRank and the flag icon beside the address bar.
We both know the first two, but what’s the flag icon?
Here I’d like to share another Firefox extension to help you identify the legit website. The flag icon is called Flagfox for Firefox. Flagfox shows the country where the website’s server is located and guide you to the detailed location and information. Just click on the flag ison and here’s what you see for the fake Twitter.
FAKE Twitter Location – click to enlarge
REAL Twitter Location – click to enlarge
Well, what do you know? They came from China while the real one is in the USA.
Hopefully you can find the extension useful to identify important pages whenever you want to submit your critical information such as bank account or CC number. Happy safe Tweeting!
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I have seen this phishing thing the last couple days. It interesting to know that the real twitter is located in the USA. Thanks for this litle tid bit
Really nice looking template you have here. i wonder, where can i got it too
Hi John,
it’s modified from the Revolution Church theme. You can get it the original here: http://www.revolutiontwo.com/