A Phishing attack or scam is when an attacker sends an email pretending to be someone (for example, the CEO of an organization) or something he’s not (for example, poses as Google). The goal is to extract sensitive information out of the target.

• A few examples of phishing attacks include:
• Emails that appear to come from a legitimate source, like Amazon customer support or your bank.
• Phone calls that force victims to act immediately.
• Emails that include links to fake websites and the victim enter their credentials.
• Emails appear to come from the victim’s organization’s human resources department and ask to update your details or install a new app on their system.
• Online advertisements that force the victim to click on a valid-looking link that redirects to a malicious website.