How to Tell If a Website Is Safe Before You Enter Your Details
Two browser windows side by side, both with a padlock icon, one legitimate and one phishing Two browser window mockups. The left window shows a legitimate banking site with the correct URL and a padlock. The right window shows a phishing imitation with a lookalike URL, but it also has a padlock. Both appear secure by the standard "look for the padlock" test, but only the left one is the real bank. https://www.yourbank.com Your Bank Sign in to your account Email address Password Sign in Legitimate correct domain https://yourbank.com.verify-account.net Your Bank Sign in to your account Email address Password Sign in Phishing site lookalike domain Both have a padlock. ...