Phishing

What is phishing?

Phishing is a fraudulent methodin which attackers attempt to steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details or login data by posing as trustworthy institutions. Phishing is often carried out via e-mails, text messages or fake websitesthat tempt users to disclose their data.

Protective measures and risks

Phishing poses a significant threat to private individuals and companies are. To protect themselves, users should suspicious links, spelling mistakes and unusual senders pay attention. Companies can Awareness training, e-mail filters and multi-factor authentication to minimize the risk of phishing attacks. A successful attack can lead to Data loss, identity theft or financial damage may result.