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Phishing
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
Phishing
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.
Common Types
- Email phishing: Malicious emails
- Spear phishing: Targeted attacks
- Whaling: Targeting executives
- Smishing: SMS-based phishing