Phishing

Phishing is a cybercrime technique where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal identification details. This is typically carried out through deceptive emails, messages, or websites that appear trustworthy. The goal is to harvest this information for malicious purposes, such as identity theft or fraudulent transactions. Phishing can take various forms, including spear phishing (targeted attacks on specific individuals), vishing (voice phishing via phone calls), and smishing (phishing via SMS). Awareness and cautious behavior are vital in preventing successful phishing attempts.