Phishing: A type of cyber-attack that involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data, through fraudulent emails or websites. It is often used by hackers to gain access to accounts or steal personal information. 3 examples of phishing attacks are fake emails from banks asking for account information, fake online shopping websites requesting credit card details, and fake social media messages asking for login credentials.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D1: Security Concepts and Practices
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