What is Phishing? How to Spot a Phishing Attack

Phishing is a popular form of theft in the digital age. Watch to learn more about what phishing is, how to recognize phishing attacks, and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker disguises themselves as a reputable source through emails or online channels to fool end users and distribute malicious links that can extract personal information. It's popular among cyber criminals since they can potentially target millions at a time.

Common warning signs of phishing attacks include misspelled URLs, "corporate" messages from a public email address, a sense of fear or urgency in the message, or unprompted requests to verify personal information such as login credentials. Extra security layers like antivirus software and firewalls also help ward off phishing.

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