Phishing attacks involve attackers pretending to be trusted entities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.
These attacks exploit human tendencies like trust or fear, and spotting them has become harder with AI-generated content making phishing emails more convincing.
Common types of phishing attacks include spear phishing, vishing, and smishing, each targeting different vulnerabilities.
To protect yourself, verify sources, use two-factor authentication, keep software updated, be cautious with links, educate yourself and others about phishing, use anti-phishing tools, and report suspicious messages.