COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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scams through websites
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scams through emails
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scams through phone calls
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scams through text messages
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is phishing? ‘Phishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Phishing is when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam. Typically, the intent is to get users to reveal financial information, system credentials or other sensitive data.
Detailed explanation-3: -By using harvesting programs Spammers and cybercriminals engage in phishing email scams by using harvesting software to steal and gather email addresses from the internet.
Detailed explanation-4: -Another classic example is a phishing email from Netflix that says “Your account has been suspended”. It asks you to click a link and give your details to reactivate your account. The attackers then harvest those details and either use them to commit fraud, or sell them on the dark web.