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What is phishing?
Views: 1517 Created: 2013-06-20 14:29 Last Updated: 2014-02-05 17:32 |
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Phishing refers to the process of tricking an email recipient into
sharing sensitive information with an unknown third party.
Typically, you receive an email that appears to come from a
reputable organization, such as:
- Banks
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter)
- Online games
- Online services with access to your
financial information (e.g., iTunes, student loans, accounting services)
- Southwest’s IT department, systems
administrator, technical support, or help desk
The email includes what appears to be a link to the
organization’s website. However, if you follow the link, you are connected to a counterfeit
website. Any details you enter, such as account numbers or passwords, can be
stolen and used by the hackers and/or spammers who created the bogus site.
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