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Phishing

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Phishing · ཉ་འཛིན་གཡོ་འཕྲུལ། · 网络钓鱼 · FISH-ing · spear phishing · email scam · Digital Security · social-engineering · email · fraudDigital Securityspear phishing email scam

/FISH-ing/

Also known as: spear phishing, email scam

Last updated August 1, 2026

Definition

Phishing is a social engineering attack where adversaries impersonate trusted entities to trick people into revealing secrets, transferring money, or installing malware.

Real-World Example

An email claims your package is held and asks you to “confirm your address and card” on a lookalike website. Entering details hands them to criminals.

References

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