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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where an attacker attempts to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or other personal details. The attacker typically impersonates a trustworthy entity, like a bank or social media website, to deceive the victim into revealing this information.

How Phishing Works:

1. Fake Websites: The attacker creates a fake website that looks almost identical to a legitimate website (e.g., Facebook, Gmail, or a bank site). These phishing sites are designed to deceive the victim into thinking they are logging into a real site.

2. Sending Malicious Links: The hacker sends an email or message that contains a link to the fake website. This link might look like it leads to the real website, but it's actually a malicious page designed to capture the victim's login credentials.

3. Collecting User Information: Once the victim clicks the link and enters their information (like username and password), the hacker’s fake page captures this information. The attacker can then use the credentials for malicious purposes, such as accessing accounts, stealing money, or committing identity theft.

How Phishing Pages Are Created:

1. Create a Fake Login Page:

   • A hacker will often create a page that closely resembles the real login page of a trusted website (e.g., Facebook or Gmail).
   • They do this by right-clicking on the original page and selecting "View Page Source" to inspect the HTML and CSS code of the website.
   • Using this code, the hacker can recreate the login form on their own malicious site.

2. Redirect to Malicious Hosting:

   • The hacker might modify the action URL of the form on the login page. Instead of the form data being sent to the legitimate website, it’s sent to the hacker’s server, which can capture the login details.
   • The attacker may also use their own hosting (a server where they store the captured data) to collect and store the stolen information.

3. Exploiting the Data:

   • Once the data is collected (e.g., username, password), it is saved in a text file or database on the hacker’s server.
   • The attacker can then access this data later to perform unauthorized activities.

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Attacks:

• Always check the URL carefully for any misspellings or unusual characters.
• Never click on suspicious links in emails or messages.
• Enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
• Use anti-phishing software or browser extensions.
• Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.