"Software group Autonomy will today launch one of the first anti "phishing" programs in a bid to protect bank customers from e-mail fraudsters," reports the Daily Telegraph.
"The launch comes as a mounting number of online bank customers are targeted by phishing scams. The scams usually involve an e-mail containing a link to a fake website that invites customers to input personal details. A wide range of banks have been targeted, including Lloyds TSB, Barclays and Citigroup, the world's biggest bank."
"Autonomy is usually employed by governments to monitor telephone calls, video, e-mail and instant messaging services in a bid to gather intelligence on terrorists. Phishing is estimated to cost online UK banks in the region of £66m a year."
