Definition

Phishing is a social engineering attack in which an attacker poses as a legitimate entity to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card numbers.

Used Cases

• Used by attackers to steal login credentials or financial information from unsuspecting users.• Employed in email-based attacks to direct victims to fake websites that mimic legitimate ones.

FAQs

How can individuals recognize phishing attempts?

Signs of phishing include unexpected emails asking for sensitive information, suspicious links, and email addresses that don't match the sender's legitimate domain.

What are the most common types of phishing attacks?

Common types include email phishing, spear phishing (targeted attacks), and smishing (SMS phishing).

How can organizations prevent phishing attacks?

Organizations can prevent phishing by using email filtering, educating employees on phishing signs, and implementing multi-factor authentication.

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