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The Threat of Political Phishing
Overview Internet based donations to political candidates are now a vital part of any successful campaign. Tens of millions of dollars are raised each year, primarily in sub one-hundred dollar amounts from individuals around the country. Politicians have exempted their own campaign donation solicitation emails from federal anti-spam legislation, and their campaigns encourage risky behavior by teaching users that it is ok to click the "Donate" button on an unsolicited email that arrives from a candidate. The political phishing sites are easy to create, and extremely difficult for users to detect as not authentic. This paper will discuss threats against online campaign donation systems, and discuss the unique factors which make this type of online commerce particularly vulnerable to fraud based attacks.
| Publisher | Indiana University | File Format | |
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| Date Published | October 2007 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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