Phishing attack is a type of attack targeting unsuspecting computer users with the goal of obtaining personal information such as credit card numbers, passwords, or other sensitive information. The attack is usually done through email and may look like an official communication from a legitimate company or organization. However, the message is actually from a malicious attacker using a fraudulent website to collect the user’s personal information.
These attackers typically use social engineering techniques to entice the unsuspecting target to provide the necessary information. For example, a phishing attack may use language such as “urgent security update” to induce the victim to click on a malicious link or download a malicious file. The malicious code then collects sensitive information from the computer system and sends it to the attacker.
To protect yourself from this type of attack, it is important to be vigilant and inspect all emails, websites, links, and attachments before opening them. Additionally, you should never provide personal information to any individual or website unless you have personally verified the legitimacy of the source. Finally, a reputable antimalware program should be installed on all devices to protect them from malicious attacks.
