Due Date: April 22, 2024
2.2.1 - Phishing
Lesson Overview:
Students will:
• Define Phishing as the use of fake emails/websites to trick users into providing secrets.
**Phishing**: Phishing is a cyber attack that involves the use of fraudulent emails or websites that mimic legitimate entities. The goal is to deceive users into providing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by making them believe they are dealing with a trusted source. Attackers craft convincing emails or create fake websites that look nearly identical to those they are impersonating, tricking users into submitting their personal information directly to the malicious actors.
• Identify key characteristics that help identify a phishing email.
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