COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Usernames and passwords
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Credit card details
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Bank credentials
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The largest catfish
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Detailed explanation-1: -Information Theft Phishers want items like your Employee ID number and Bank account numbers. In addition, they especially want credit card numbers and social security numbers. These are the pieces of gold that allow for … Identity Theft Once your ID has been stolen, it may be used for these activities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Email phishing is the most common type of phishing, and it has been in use since the 1990s. Hackers send these emails to any email addresses they can obtain. The email usually informs you that there has been a compromise to your account and that you need to respond immediately by clicking on a provided link.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message.