What is Phishing?

A phishing attack is a common computer-based attack method that is used to obtain sensitive information like email addresses, private key addresses, mobile phone numbers, and credit card details from an unknowing victim. Phishing attacks are carried out by malicious third parties posing as trustworthy entities like co-workers or institutions of authority to gain access to accounts. While phishing attacks are a common form of technological crime, they are confidence tricks more than they are hacks.