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What is Phishing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Phishing is a type of cyberattack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials, financial details, or personal data. As one of the most common cybersecurity threats, phishing plays\u00a0<\/span>a central role<\/span>\u00a0in data breaches, identity theft, and broader\u00a0<\/span>cyber-crime<\/span> campaigns.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Phishing is a social engineering attack that relies on human error rather than technical vulnerabilities. Attackers impersonate trusted entities to manipulate users\u00a0by clicking on\u00a0a malicious link, downloading harmful attachments, or sharing confidential data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A typical phishing attack<\/a> begins with a fraudulent message that appears legitimate. This could be an\u00a0email phishing attack, a text message (smishing), or even a voice call (vishing). Once the victim engages, attackers exploit that interaction to gain unauthorized access, often leading to data compromise or identity fraud.<\/span><\/p>

Phishing is frequently used as an entry point for larger cyberattacks, including ransomware infections, advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns, and business email compromise (BEC).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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