What is Phishing?
Phishing is a cyber attack technique that uses deceptive communications, typically email, to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as credentials or financial data. It is one of the most common entry points for cyber attacks, often leveraging Social Engineering and Spoofing techniques to appear legitimate.
Phishing campaigns can range from broad, automated attacks to highly targeted spear-phishing operations used in Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) scenarios. These attacks often exploit weak user awareness and insufficient email security controls.
What is Phishing used for?
Phishing is used to steal credentials, deliver Malware, and gain initial access to systems. Once successful, attackers may escalate privileges, deploy Backdoors, or pivot into broader attacks such as Ransomware or Supply Chain Attack campaigns.
Mitigation requires a combination of technical controls like Email Security Gateway (ESG), Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), and strong DMARC, SPF, and DKIM configurations. Equally important is User Awareness Training to reduce susceptibility to social engineering tactics.
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