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A simple way to Understand how you get attack from Phishing (Emails, Messaging Apps etc.)

  A simple way to Understand how you get attacks from Phishing (Emails, Messaging Apps etc ) What is Phishing? Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication such as (Email, SMS, Text messages, Mobile app messages, and social media posts.) So how does phishing attacks work- A malicious link will be sent, once clicked, It begins the process to Steal data, financial card information, login credentials, and also infect your device, phones with malware(Virus) when you download the attached document. Phishing links don’t just come in emails alone. several malicious links that lead to stolen data and infected devices can be found in SMS text messages, Mobile app messages, Social media posts . How I received these compromised messages.- The phishing emails and text may usually look like a message from a company you know or trust. They ma