Phishing Scams…

Phishing is a type of social engineering scam where cybercriminals attempt to deceive individuals into providing sensitive data or installing malware. The name “phishing” comes from the tactic of using bait to lure victims, similar to fishing. There are several types of phishing scams:

1. Email Phishing: Fake emails that mimic official communications from well-known companies to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or providing personal information.

2. Spear Phishing: Targets specific individuals using personal information to make the attack more convincing, often pretending to be a colleague or familiar entity.

3. Whaling: Aimed at high-profile individuals like executives to access sensitive data or financial resources.

4. Calendar Phishing: Uses unsolicited calendar invites with malicious links, exploiting calendar apps’ auto-add features.

5. Quishing (QR Code Phishing): Involves malicious QR codes that direct victims to scam websites when scanned.

6. Smishing (SMS Phishing): Uses text messages to lure victims into clicking harmful links, often impersonating trusted sources like banks or delivery services.

7. Vishing (Voice Phishing): Automated phone calls or voicemails that scare victims with threats of legal action or financial issues to extract money or personal information.

8. Deepfake Phishing: Utilizes realistic fake videos or audio to impersonate trusted individuals and coerce victims into actions or revealing information.

9. Angler Phishing: Occurs on social media, where attackers impersonate customer service accounts to obtain personal data or credentials from users seeking help.