What is a phishing attack?

What is a phishing attack?

A phishing attack is a type of cyber attack where an attacker impersonates a legitimate entity or organization to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, or personal information. This is typically done through fraudulent emails, messages, or websites that appear to be from a trusted source. The goal of a phishing attack is to trick the recipient into unknowingly disclosing their confidential information, which can then be used for malicious purposes such as identity theft or financial fraud.