PHISHING ATTACK

What is a phishing attack ??

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking a an malicious  link, which can lead to the installation of malware, the freezing of the system as part of a ransomeware attack or the revealing of of sensitive information.

PHISHING ATTACK PUNISHMENTS ???

• A jail or prison sentence, usually between one and five years
• Fines, usually no more than a few thousand for a misdemeanor crime, but can go up to over $10,000 per offense in felonies
• Restitution, meaning the perpetrator has to pay back any money their victims, often including financial institutions, have lost
• Probation, generally of between one and five years, during which the perpetrator has to adhere to strict terms

TYPES OF PHISHING ATTACKS ??

1. Spear phishing
2. Email phishing
3. Smishing
4. HTTPS phishing
5. Vishing
6. Angular phishing etc.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PHISHING ATTACKS …

• Be cautious about all communications you receive. If it appears to be a phishing communication, do not respond. Delete it. You can also forward it to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov.
• Do not click on any links listed in the email message, and do not open any attachments contained in a suspicious email.
• Do not enter personal information in a pop-up screen. Legitimate companies, agencies, and organizations don’t ask for personal information via pop-up screens.
• Install a phishing filter on your email application and also on your web browser. These filters will not keep out all phishing messages, but they will reduce the number of phishing attempts.

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