SSL Certificates with Extended EV Verification

Phishing is a common type of fraud. Attackers create a fake website under the guise of a real organization. They do this by registering a domain similar to the victim's, for example, by replacing an o in the name with a 0. Then, they host a copy of the website and collect personal information or even accept payments from visitors. 

Phishing sites only use simple EV certificates. This is because applications for more complex EV certificates don't get verified by certification authorities.

An EV certificate helps verify the authenticity of a website. When a visitor to a website with EV SSL clicks the padlock in the browser address bar, he or she will see information about the company that owns the website. 

To get an SSL with EV, you need to go through all the steps of verification: confirming the rights to the domain, not only the legal, but also the real existence of the organization. For example, the certification center may check the company's phone numbers, office address, request additional documents.