What is a Phishing Attack? How does it work?
Phishing attack is a deceptive cyber attack where criminals impersonate trustworthy entities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information. This can include anything from usernames and passwords to credit card numbers and bank account details. Phishing remains one of the most common and effective cyber threats because it preys on human trust and a lack of awareness. How Phishing Attacks Work Phishing attacks typically follow a few common steps: * Deceptive Communication: Attackers send out mass communications, often via email, text message (smishing), or social media (vishing/social media phishing). These messages are crafted to look legitimate, often mimicking well-known companies, financial institutions, government agencies, or even personal contacts. They might use official logos, similar domain names, and convincing language. * Creating Urgency or Fear: The messages often contain a sense of urgency, a threat (e.g., "Your account will be suspended if you...
