Phishing

What Is Phishing?

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that uses social engineering techniques to deceive victims into providing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data. It is typically carried out through email, text messages, or malicious websites that appear to be legitimate. The goal of a phishing attack is to gain access to a victim's account or system, or to steal their money or identity.

Description

Phishing is a form of online fraud that involves the use of deceptive tactics to obtain sensitive information from unsuspecting victims. It is typically carried out through email, text messages, or malicious websites that appear to be legitimate.

Usage and Examples

Phishing attacks are commonly used to gain access to a victim's account or system, or to steal their money or identity. For example, a phishing email may appear to be from a legitimate company, such as a bank, and ask the recipient to provide their login credentials or other personal information. Other examples of phishing attacks include malicious websites that ask for credit card information, or text messages that ask for bank account details.

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