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Phishing

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/noun / verb
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Phishing is a fraudulent technique used by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by posing as trustworthy entities via email, messages, or fake websites. In today's digital landscape, it's a widespread threat that exploits human psychology and evolves with technology, including advanced forms like spear-phishing that target specific victims for higher payoffs.

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