Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which a scammer sends a fraudulent email or text message that appears to be from a legitimate organization. The email or text message typically contains a link to a fake website that looks like the real thing. If you click on the link and enter your personal information, such as your username, password, or credit card number, the scammer will be able to steal your identity and use it to commit fraud.
Phishing is a major problem, and it’s becoming increasingly common. In 2019, there were over 3 billion phishing attacks worldwide. That’s a lot of people who have had their personal information stolen. If you’re not careful, you could be next.