Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 12 - No. 48)
What is phishing?
A type of computer virus.
The act of sending emails posing as a legitimate organization to trick people into revealing personal information.
The use of social media to spread false information.
A method of encrypting data.
Explicació
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers impersonate trusted entities to steal sensitive information.