Which type of social engineering attack involves tricking an individual into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trusted entity through electronic communication?
Phishing is a social engineering attack where attackers masquerade as a trustworthy entity to acquire sensitive information, such as login credentials or credit card details, through email, phone, or messaging services. Unlike vishing, which is voice-based, and tailgating, which is physical, phishing relies on digital communication.
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What are some common examples of phishing attacks?
How can one identify a phishing attempt?
What are the best practices to protect against phishing attacks?