COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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School Children
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Everyone
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Home Users
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Companies
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Detailed explanation-1: -As seen, phishing goes far beyond any size company and can target any sector and user, from a business executive to a home social network user or online banking consumer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing may target every industry and individual, from a business executive to a home social network member or an online banking customer. This is why it’s imperative to take preventive measures against phishing and be very careful about what you do online.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing can also be a targeted attack focused on a specific individual. The attacker often tailors an email to speak directly to you, and includes information only an acquaintance would know. An attacker usually gets this information after gaining access to your personal data.
Detailed explanation-4: -That data can range from your personal or corporate email address and password to financial data such as credit card details, online banking accounts and cryptocurrency wallets, or even personal data including your date of birth, address and a social security number.