Web Wallet is a browser extension that helps you prevent phishing attacks. A typical phishing attack uses a fake website (phishing site) that is made to look like a well known, branded site (like ebay.com or citibank.com). The attacker then tries to direct you to the phishing site by sending out fake email messages or posting links in public places in order to trick you into giving away your personal information.
The Web Wallet protects your personal information online. Always use the Web Wallet to submit your:
The Web Wallet will look
carefully
at a web site before it submits this kind of personal information, and
warn you if the web site is suspicious.
Always
use the authentic Web Wallet to submit personal information. If a web site asks for
your personal information without the Web Wallet involvement, it is
highly
suspicious. Press
the F2 key
to open your authentic Web Wallet to enter the information.