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Phishing is a type of cyber attack where hackers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive targets into providing sensitive information such as passwords or financial data.
Phishing Definition: Phishing is a type of cyber attack where hackers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive targets into providing sensitive information such as passwords or financial data.
Phishing is a type of cyber attack in which malicious actors send deceptive emails or messages pretending to be from reputable sources to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details. These attacks often contain links to fake websites that appear authentic, aiming to steal confidential data or install malware onto the victim's system.
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