Security awareness · Question 7 of 12

What is phishing?

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  • D Fake messages meant to deceive victims

Explanation

In phishing, attackers pose as trustworthy senders, such as a bank or the IT department. The aim is to get recipients to click a link, enter credentials or open an attachment. Phishing is one of the most common entry points for attacks.

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