Phishing — Phishing is deceptive communication designed to obtain sensitive information, money, or access by presenting a false identity or purpose. Messages commonly imitate familiar organizations and direct recipients toward fraudulent links, forms, or instructions. Verification through an independently located contact channel helps separate the message from the genuine organization. — Digital Deception

Added October 3, 2026

Phishing — Phishing uses deceptive communications to induce disclosure of information or another unsafe action. Attackers impersonate trusted parties and exploit urgency, authority, or emotional pressure. The attack succeeds through manipulated trust rather than requiring a software vulnerability. – Social Engineering

Added October 7, 2026