COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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internet scam
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identity theft
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private information
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phishing
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Detailed explanation-1: -Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other forms of communication.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spear Phishing occurs when criminals obtain information about you from websites or social networking sites, and customize a phishing scheme to you. Spoofing describes a criminal who impersonates another individual or organization, with the intent to gather personal or business information.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is phishing? Phishing is when attackers attempt to trick users into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a bad link that will download malware, or direct them to a dodgy website.
Detailed explanation-5: -Phishing is a type of attack carried out in order to steal information or money. Phishing attacks can occur through email, phone calls, texts, instant messaging, or social media. Attackers are after your personal information: usernames, passwords, credit card information, Social Security numbers.