Spot the difference between this fake and real Steam webpage

Beware of fake phishing pages, learn to be suspicious of everything.

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Phishing pages are all the rage currently on the internet, it’s an easy way for criminals to gain access to account information. Sounds scary right? but not really, it’s easily avoidable if you learn to be suspicious. A Steam Phishing page has been making the rounds lately and we’re excited to see if you can Spot the difference between this fake and real Steam webpage.

Speaking of Steam, the next Steam Sale is coming up soon.

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First of all, what is Phishing?

Phishing is a cyber-attack where bad people pretend to be trusted organizations like banks or email providers. They try to fool people into sharing private information, like passwords or credit card numbers, by using fake emails, websites, or phone calls that look real.

The attackers want to take advantage of people’s trust and get their personal data, which they can use for things like stealing identities or money. It’s important to be careful and not fall for these tricks.

Now we know what phishing is it’s time to get suspicious.

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Spot the difference between this fake and real Steam webpage

As pointed out by u/itsmicalh on Reddit. Here are two “Steam” webpages that can be found on the world wide web, one of them is fake but one of them is an official page. Can you spot the fake webpage?

Steam webpage number 1

Steam webpage number 2

It’s not too difficult to see when it’s side by side like this, but you have to admit that they’re strikingly similar. Steam Page 1 is the one that is fake, well done if you got that one.

The URL is whacky, there’s no option to log into Steam, the formatting is strange along with the spelling, and there’s no account information.

This has nothing to do with Steam, might we add, however, the more people report the website, the sooner it will be taken down.

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How to Spot a Phishing Website

Here are a few ways you can spot a fishy phishing webpage:

• Check the web address: Phishing websites often have suspicious or altered URLs. Look for misspellings, extra numbers or characters, or unusual domain extensions. Legitimate websites usually have consistent and recognizable domain names.
  
• Look for secure connections: Legitimate websites use HTTPS encryption to protect your data. Check if the webpage address starts with “https://” and look for the padlock icon in the browser’s address bar.
  
• Be cautious of urgent or threatening messages: Phishing websites often create a sense of urgency or fear to prompt immediate action. Beware of messages claiming your account will be closed or that you must provide personal information urgently.
  
• Verify website authenticity: If you receive an email or message with a link to a webpage, hover your cursor over the link (without clicking) to see the actual URL. If it doesn’t match the claimed source or looks suspicious, avoid clicking it.
  
• Check for poor design and content: Phishing websites may have low-quality design, spelling or grammar errors, or inconsistencies in branding. Legitimate organizations typically maintain professional-looking websites.
  
• Avoid pop-up windows: Phishing websites often use pop-ups to collect information or display fake alerts. Be cautious of unexpected pop-ups, especially those requesting personal details.

Remember, it’s always safer to manually enter the website address or use bookmarks to access trusted websites instead of clicking on links in unsolicited emails or messages.

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What to do if you find yourself on a Phishing page

The fact of the matter is a lot of these illegitimate sites end up near the top of Google thanks to paid advertising. Because of this, it is likely you will end up on one at some point in your life.

If you find yourself on one and it rouses your suspicions, just don’t do anything on that page. Navigate away and report it if you can. The danger only comes when you give them your details.

If you have given your details to a Phishing page it is important you change your account password immediately. If it’s something big like your bank account, call them and let them know what’s going on.

Steam may be less important than a bank account, but the best practices still apply, check to see if you can Spot the difference between this fake and real Steam webpage.