Phishing is a crime that is committed everyday to unsuspecting individuals.
Phishing is the crime of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details through electronic communication. The way individuals fall victim is the communication appears to have been sent by a trustworthy source. As
Internet use expands and changes the techniques used for
phishing evolve and change creating a problem that is very hard to solve. One key
deterrent is awareness by individuals of the tactics used in phishing, with that individuals can avoid being tricked by phishing.
Phishing is a very serious crime and people need to learn how to defend themselves. As a country we are on the internet more and the problem of phishing can not be ignored. Those involved in business need to be very cautious due to not only having sensitive information about themselves that can be stolen but their company as well. This
website made by Microsoft offers invaluable tips on how to be a victim of phishing.
An example of items to look for in phishing e-mails.
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