Derbyshire, United Kingdom - (Website Hosting Directory) - October 31, 2006 - Budget web hosting company, StreamlineNet, has released a statement concerning a new wave of phishing e-mails that they have become aware of, being sent out to consumers.

According to the company, fraudsters are sending bulk e-mail pretending to be from StreamlineNet asking Customers to confirm certain secure details including their passwords. With this information the fraudsters are then able to gain access to customers hosting accounts, including e-mail, which may contain information that they can use to commit further illegal activities including identity fraud.

This new style of phishing comes in the wake of sustained attacks on banks and maybe a new angle now that phishing for bank details reaches saturation. StreamlineNet is asking all of its customers to be extra cautious when reviewing e-mail and advises customers of other hosting companies to do the same. StreamlineNet hosts over 90,000 domain names for over 60,000 customers and add around 200 domains to their servers every day. Hosting packages start from £13.99 per year.

Streamline.Net was originally launched in 1999 as a diversification of its parent company, Dollamore Ltd. Streamline.Net provides thousands of customers worldwide web hosting and related services. Streamline.Net hosts 70,000+ domains, and adds around 200 domains to its servers daily. 20% of all sign ups come via referrals.

To learn more, please visit: www.streamline.net.