Phishing is a type of cyber attack where the attacker
pretends to be a legitimate organization or individual in order to trick the
victim into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, credit
card details, or personal information. Phishing attacks are typically carried
out through email, social media, or instant messaging.
Here's an example of a phishing attack:
Suppose an attacker wants to gain access to a victim's online banking account. They
could send the victim an email that appears to be from the victim's bank,
asking them to click on a link and enter their login credentials. The email
might claim that there has been a security breach, and the victim needs to
update their account information in order to prevent unauthorized access.
The link in the email takes the victim to a fake website that looks like the
legitimate bank's website. The victim enters their login credentials, which are
then captured by the attacker. The attacker can then use these credentials to
log in to the victim's account, carry out fraudulent transactions, or steal
sensitive information.
To avoid falling victim to phishing attacks, it's important to be cautious when
clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown or suspicious
sources. It's also important to carefully check the sender's email address and
domain to ensure that they are legitimate. In addition, organizations can
implement anti-phishing measures such as email filters, two-factor
authentication, and employee training and awareness programs to help protect
against phishing attacks.
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