Phishing is a scam criminals use to trick people into giving up personal or confidential data. Usually, phishing is designed to steal from or spy on others.
Phishing is a real problem:
Phishing is a multi-billion dollar industry for organized crime around the world. Cyber criminals take their craft very seriously.
- Apple became the most impersonated brand in 2020 after the buzz about the upcoming Apple Watch was exploited by phishers.
- Targeted spear phishing spiked 667% during the COVID-19 pandemic as criminals exploited people’s concerns about their health.
Cyber criminals win when they fool people like you. They use psychology and dirty tricks, so you lower your guard. Then, you’re more likely to take risky actions and fall into their traps.