Explain Phishing and 3 ways it is done.

Understanding Phishing Attacks: 3 Common Tactics

What is Phishing?

• A deceptive cyberattack using fraudulent communication.
• Aims to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, etc.
• Often disguised as legitimate organizations or individuals.
• Leverages social engineering techniques to manipulate victims.

Phishing via Email

• Mimicking legitimate email addresses and branding.
• Including urgent calls to action or threats.
• Embedding malicious links or attachments.
• Requesting immediate action to bypass suspicion.

Phishing through Websites

• Creating fake login pages mirroring real websites.
• Utilizing similar URLs with subtle differences.
• Employing deceptive tactics to harvest credentials.
• Redirecting users to malicious sites through links.

Phishing via SMS (Smishing)

• Sending fraudulent text messages (SMS) to mobile devices.
• Often posing as banks, delivery services, or other trusted entities.
• Requesting personal information or financial details.
• Using short, compelling messages for immediate action.