What is Phishing?
Phishing refers to any attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or banking details, often for malicious reasons, by impersonating a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing is an example of a social engineering technique used to mislead users and exploit weaknesses in network security. Various attempts have been made to control the increase in reported phishing cases, include legislation, employee and general user training, public education, and standardized network security protocols. Phishing is typically carried out by...
