Everything You Need to Know About Voice Phishing
Introduction Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers attempt to fraudulently obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising themselves as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing is commonly carried out by email, telephone calls, text messages, and links to malicious websites. The goal of phishing is to trick users into taking an action, such as clicking on a malicious link or opening a harmful attachment. This may lead to the installation of malware, ransomware, or the theft of personal information, such as back accounts. Phishing relies on deceiving users rather than technically breaching security, which has made it a persistent threat, especially for the elderly and the not-so-tech-servy. Phishing by telephone is known as voice phishing. This article will equip you with a general awareness of phishing tactics. Exercising caution when receiving unsolicited emails, text messages, and phone calls...