Phishing and Identity theft
Deception used to steal credentials and identities.
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How a phishing attack works
Phishing uses social engineering to trick users into revealing confidential information that enables identity fraud.
A phishing attack begins with the attacker sending a deceptive email that pretends to be a bank or official. The victim clicks a link and is taken to a fake website or downloads a keylogger. The fake site captures confidential information such as account numbers and PINs, which the attacker uses for identity fraud — charging items to credit cards or withdrawing funds.
Explanation: A phishing attack begins with the attacker sending a deceptive email that pretends to be a bank or official. The victim clicks a link and is taken to a fake website or downloads a keylogger. The fake site captures confidential information such as account numbers and PINs, which the attacker uses for identity fraud — charging items to credit cards or withdrawing funds.