OpenDNS, which cuts you loose from your ISP’s slow DNS servers, has launched PhishTank today with the intention of exposing and creating more awarness of all the lastest phishing sites and e-mail scams.

PhishTank users submit sites and e-mails of various suspected phishing schemes, and users vote wether they are legitimate or illegitimate. PhishTank users will also be updated with the status’ of the “phish” they submit by e-mail alerts or personal RSS feeds. They also offer an API for developers to create new applications.

This is no doubt a wonderful idea, and a giant step forward in combating vicious and unrelenting phishing scams. A real way for the people who actually receive the “phish” to take part and contribute. I agree with Owen Thomas from The Browser when he says, “the distinction between phishing email and spam is exceedingly fine.” This is true especially for the less internet savvy.

We ultimately believe that PhishTank should create alliances with established e-mail services such as Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo to act as central command for the anti-phishing effort. Maybe some integration into some or all of the major e-mail providers interfaces.

OpenDNS, which cuts you loose from your ISP’s slow DNS servers, has launched PhishTank today with the intention of exposing and creating more awarness of all the lastest phishing sites and e-mail scams.

PhishTank users submit sites and e-mails of various suspected phishing schemes, and users vote wether they are legitimate or illegitimate. PhishTank users will also be updated with the status’ of the “phish” they submit by e-mail alerts or personal RSS feeds. They also offer an API for developers to create new applications.

This is no doubt a wonderful idea, and a giant step forward in combating vicious and unrelenting phishing scams. A real way for the people who actually receive the “phish” to take part and contribute. I agree with Owen Thomas from The Browser when he says, “the distinction between phishing email and spam is exceedingly fine.” This is true especially for the less internet savvy.

We ultimately believe that PhishTank should create alliances with established e-mail services such as Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo to act as central command for the anti-phishing effort. Maybe some integration into some or all of the major e-mail providers interfaces.