What is phishing?

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What is phishing?

Key points

  • Phishing involves impersonating trusted entities
  • The goal is to trick users into revealing sensitive information
  • It is a form of social engineering attack
  • Phishing often uses fake emails or messages
  • The attacker aims to deceive individuals into providing personal data

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