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Lance James

Lance James is an American computer scientist, considered an expert on computer security techniques such as anti-phishing.

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Myths on Key-Logging (Virtual Keyboards)


We've been dealing with phishing malware since 2003, and within the lifespan of phishing malware, the main method for collecting data is through what's dubbed "form-grabbing". This technique steals the submissions (POST) from the web client (IE or FireFox) when signing into a financial institution website.

 

Here is a powerpoint we put together focusing on why authentication systems such as Virtual Keyboards and Scramble Pads do not protect from almost all the phishing malware on the Internet today.

virtualkeyboards.pdf

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