What is a Phishing Website?
A phishing website is a fraudulent site that masquerades as a legitimate one to obtain users’ personal information, account passwords, and other sensitive data. These sites typically mimic:
- Banks and payment platforms
- Social networks
- E-commerce websites
- Government agency websites
Main Hazards
- Stealing user accounts and passwords
- Theft of bank card and payment information
- Spreading malware
- Causing personal privacy breaches
- Resulting in financial losses
How AdGuard Protects You
AdGuard’s private service provides protection through the following methods:
- Real-time checking of URL safety
- Intercepting known phishing websites
- Blocking malicious domain resolution
- Providing safe browsing alerts
Safety Usage Recommendations
- Enable AdGuard’s phishing protection feature
- Pay attention to the authenticity of URL addresses
- Do not click on links from unknown sources
- Regularly update AdGuard’s rule database