What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers try to trick users into revealing personal, financial, or login information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, like a bank, government agency, or popular website.
???? Example: You receive an email that looks like it’s from your bank, asking you to "verify your account" by clicking a link — but the link leads to a fake website designed to steal your credentials.
Common Forms of Phishing Attacks
Email Phishing- Fake emails requesting personal or financial info, often with urgent language.
Spear Phishing- Targeted attacks customized for a specific person or organization.
Smishing- Phishing messages sent via SMS/text.
Vishing- Voice phishing, where attackers call victims pretending to be trusted entities.
Pharming - Redirects users from real websites to malicious ones without their knowledge.
How to Protect Yourself
Verify the sender – Don’t trust an email just because it looks official.
Don’t click unknown links – Hover over the link to see the real URL before clicking.
Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) – Adds a layer of security.
Update antivirus and browsers – To block known phishing websites.
Report phishing attempts To your IT department or email provider.
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