A World of Warcraft account could be a gold pot for phishers, depending on the player's achievement. In-game items are in demand and could be sold for real cash value, making WoW accounts a favorite phishing target.
An analyst from our Response Lab recently received an e-mail from Blizzard (the creator of WoW) asking for account verification. At a glance, the e-mail appeared to be coming from a legit source.
This article analyzes some of the newer techniques being employed.
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