Phishing is similar to fishing in a lake, but instead of trying to capture fish, phishers attempt to steal your personal information.
They send out e-mails that appear to come from legitimate websites such as eBay, PayPal, or other banking institutions. The e-mails state that your information needs to be updated or validated and ask that you enter your username and password, after clicking a link included in the e-mail. Some e-mails will ask that you enter even more information, such as your full name, address, phone number, social security number, and credit card number.
However, even if you visit the false website and just enter your username and password, the phisher may be able to gain access to more information by just logging in to you account.
They send out e-mails that appear to come from legitimate websites such as eBay, PayPal, or other banking institutions. The e-mails state that your information needs to be updated or validated and ask that you enter your username and password, after clicking a link included in the e-mail. Some e-mails will ask that you enter even more information, such as your full name, address, phone number, social security number, and credit card number.
However, even if you visit the false website and just enter your username and password, the phisher may be able to gain access to more information by just logging in to you account.
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