Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking a malicious link, which can lead to the installation of malware, the freezing of the system as part of a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information.
Moreover, phishing is often used to gain a foothold in corporate or governmental networks as a part of a larger attack, such as an advanced persistent threat (APT) event. In this latter scenario, employees are compromised in order to bypass security perimeters, distribute malware inside a closed environment, or gain privileged access to secured data.
Examples of phishing attacks
The following is an example of a common phishing scam:
A mass email, purporting to be from myuniversity.edu, is sent to as many faculty members as possible.
The user's password is due to expire, according to the email. Within 24 hours, they must go to myuniversity.edu/renewal and renew their password.
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