How E-Mail Phishing Works



How E-Mail Phishing Works

1. Attacker:
- Creates a fraudulent email that looks like it’s from a legitimate source such as a bank, social media platform, etc.
- The attacker uses the victims’ information to gain access to confidential information.

2. Phishing E-Mail:
- Sent to the user.
- Adding urgency and a malicious link or attachment.

3. User:
- Receives the phishing email and may interact with the malicious link or attachment.

4. Phishing Website:
- The attacker gathers crucial credentials from the user.

5. Real Website:
- The attacker uses the obtained credentials to access confidential information.

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