Phishing is a type of cyberattack where criminals try to trick people into giving away sensitive information—like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data—by pretending to be a trustworthy source. Here’s a breakdown: 📨 Method: Usually done through fake emails, text messages, social media messages, or websites. 🎠Impersonation: The attacker might pretend to be a bank , government agency , employer , or popular company (like PayPal or Amazon). 🎯 Goal: To steal your information, install malware, or gain access to your accounts. ⚠️ Common signs of phishing: Urgent or threatening language (“Your account will be suspended!”). Suspicious links or attachments. Sender addresses that look odd (e.g., support@paypa1.com instead of support@paypal.com ). Poor grammar or spelling. 🛡️ How to protect yourself: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments. Verify the sender before responding. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) on accounts...