What is Phishing?
Phishing is a cyberattack technique in which attackers impersonate legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.
Common Phishing Methods:
- Email phishing: Fake emails appearing to come from trusted sources.
- Spear phishing: Targeted attacks aimed at specific individuals or organizations.
- Smishing and vishing: Using SMS or voice calls to trick users.
Preventing phishing attacks involves user awareness, email filtering, MFA, and verifying requests through official channels.