Phishing is a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information [1] or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.

Nov 4, 2017 · Phishing is a type of cyberattack that uses fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls or websites to trick people into sharing sensitive data, downloading malware or otherwise …

Jun 27, 2025 · Phishing attacks aim to steal or damage sensitive data by deceiving people into revealing personal information like passwords and credit card numbers. Phishing is a type of …

“Phishing” refers to an attempt to steal sensitive information, typically in the form of usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, or other important data in order to …

What is Phishing? Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals in order to trick people into revealing sensitive information, such as …

Aug 15, 2025 · Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers pose as trusted sources to steal sensitive information like passwords or financial data. Though it thrives online today, phishing …

Dec 11, 2025 · Phishing, act of sending e-mail that purports to be from a reputable source, such as the recipient’s bank or credit card provider, and that seeks to acquire personal or financial …

As a popular form of social engineering, phishing uses psychological manipulation and deception whereby threat actors masquerade as reputable entities to mislead users into performing …

Jun 27, 2025 · Phishing is a type of social engineering and cybersecurity attack where the attacker impersonates someone else via email or other electronic communication methods, …

Phishing is a type of cybersecurity threat that targets users directly through email, text, or direct messages. During one of these scams, the attacker will pose as a trusted contact to steal data …