Phishing: How Cybercriminals Trick You
Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves tricking individuals into divulging sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or other personal details. There are various types of phishing attacks, but the most common ones are emails, websites, and social media.
Email phishing is a type of attack where the attacker sends an email that looks like it is from a legitimate source, such as a bank or an online retailer. The email will usually contain a link to a fake website that looks like the real one, and the user will be prompted to enter their login credentials or other personal information. Once the user submits the information, the attacker can use it to steal money or commit identity theft.
Website phishing involves creating a fake website that looks like a legitimate one. The attacker will send an email or a link to the fake website, and the user will be prompted to enter their personal information. The fake website will usually have a similar URL to the real one, but with slight differences that can be hard to detect. Once the user enters their information, the attacker can use it to steal money or commit identity theft.
Social media phishing involves creating fake profiles on social media sites such as Facebook or LinkedIn. The attacker will send a message or a friend request to the victim, and once the victim accepts, the attacker will use social engineering tactics to trick the victim into divulging sensitive information. For example, the attacker may claim to be from a company that the victim does business with and ask for their login credentials or other personal information.
It is important to be aware of these types of phishing attempts and to take steps to protect yourself from them. This includes being cautious when clicking on links in emails or social media messages, checking the URL of any website you are prompted to enter personal information into, and using two-factor authentication when available.
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