Phishing

Definition

Phishing is an attempt by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers by posing as trustworthy entities through emails, messages, or websites.

Related terms

Social Engineering: Manipulating individuals into revealing sensitive information through psychological tactics.

Spoofing: Faking the identity of an email sender or website to deceive recipients.

Two-Factor Authentication: A security measure that requires users to provide two forms of identification (e.g., password and verification code) for access.