The other 'tell tale' signs include: • No padlock symbol in the browser address bar -- 51 per cent duped • Request for additional account information -- 28 per cent duped • URL containing unspecified, numerical, domain name -- 25 per cent duped "With more than eight out of 10 people in Singapore vulnerable to phishing scams, it is crucial that a genuine site is easily and immediately identifiable ... By adopting Extended Validation, an online shopper using a high-security browser can clearly see that the site they are on is genuine by the green address bar. For additional clarity, the name of the organisation listed in the certificate as well as the certificate's security vendor such as VeriSign is also displayed." Security vendors and Internet browsers have joined forces to establish the Extended Validation (EV) standard for SSL Certificates. Full Article at The Industry Standard