Phishing is the criminal process of attempting to get sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in e-mail, instant messaging, or through websites. Some web browers, security software suites, and filtering programs offer protection.

The biggest protection is using common sense. Check the URL of the site before sending information. Never reply to any e-mail asking for any credit card numbers or passwords. Make sure the website has a certified SSL Certificate. (It will say in your web browser if the site is secure).  The programs listed on this website are legitimate.

Client-based Anti-Phishing Programs

• Windows Internet Explorer 8+ - The most popular browser from Microsoft has anti-phishing software built-in.
  Cost: Free
• Firefox 3.0.10+ - This opens source popular browser has anti-phishing software built-in.
  Cost: Free
• Safari 3.2+ - Apple's web browser has anti-phishing software built-in.
  Cost: Free
• Opera 9.2+ - This commercial web browser has anti-phishing software built-in. It's notebly fast and simple to use, with a lot of platforms supported.
  Cost: Free
• McAfee SiteAdvisor - This software is a free browser plug-in that provides simple Web site safety ratings and a Secure Search box so you can surf, search and shop
  Cost: Free
• Netcraft Toolbar - Browser toolbar to report and block phishing sites identified by the toolbar user community
  Cost: Free
• Google Chrome - A popular, fast browser that is offered by Google.
  Cost: Free
• Reasonable Software's Anti-phishing Software - This software has been around for a while.
  Cost: Free
• eBay Toolbar - A tool bar that integrates eBay with your browser.
  Cost: Free
• GeoTrust TrustWatch / Comcast Toolbar -
  Cost: Free
• Phishtank SiteChecker - This add-on integrates with firefox that lets a community judge sites as phishing or not.
  Cost: Free
• CarrotMail - It is an e-mail client. The site appears to be focused on e-commerce and the ability to buy and sell their carrot currency.
  Cost: Free
• Mozilla Thunderbird - It is an e-mail client which warns users of e-mails which may be part of an e-mail scam.
• Windows Mail, an e-mail client that comes with Windows Vista
  Cost: Free
• Gralicwrap free anti-phishing software tool
  Cost: Free
• Windows Mail - This client supposedly has anti-phishing e-mail protection. It comes with your Windows PC.
  Cost: Free

• Kaspersky Internet Security - One of the leading security companies. They have a variety of products to fight phishing and viruses.
  Cost: $59.95
• Microsoft Outlook - A premium e-mail client that is bundled with MS Office. The new version has anti-phishing e-mail protection. You have to have office to use it.
  Cost: $279.99
• ESET Smart Security - Anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-phishing all in one solution.
  Cost: $59.95
• Norton 360 - Norton 360 from Symantec is the all-in-one security service that protects you, your PC and your data from today's internet threats. Anti-virus, anti-phishing, and firewall all in one.
  Cost: $79.99
• Avira Premium Security Suite - Do you surf on the Internet, make online purchases, communicate by email, or make bank transactions on your PC? The Avira Security Suite reliably protects you and has an extra FireWall as well as an AntiSpam and a backup function in addition to the award-winning virus protection.
  Cost: $51.93

Network-based Anti Phishing Programs

• Untangle - Phish Blocker - This company is geared toward blocking phishing websites before the gateway. It's geard toward preventing the content from even getting on networks. So, this software is for networks.
  Cost: Contact them
• PineApp Mail-SeCure - This company is geared toward small business and company solutions. Heavy emphasis on anti-phishing filtering e-mail.
  Cost: Contact them