Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers masquerade as legitimate entities to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, financial details, or personal data through deceptive digital communications.
Common Tactics
- Email spoofing
- Website cloning
- Social engineering
- Urgent requests
- Brand impersonation
Attack Vectors
- Fake login pages
- Malicious attachments
- Deceptive links
- SMS messages
- Social media
Warning Signs
- Urgency claims
- Generic greetings
- Spelling errors
- Suspicious URLs
- Request for data
Prevention Methods
- Email filtering
- URL verification
- Security training
- Multi-factor authentication
- Regular updates
Best Practices
- Verify sources
- Check URLs
- Don't click links
- Report incidents
- Employee education
Phishing remains a primary cyber threat, requiring constant vigilance and robust security measures to protect sensitive information.