Phishing Guide

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers trick victims into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. Phishing attacks are often carried out via email, social media, or fake websites.

How Phishing Works

• Fake Emails: Attackers send emails that appear to be from legitimate sources, such as banks or social media platforms.
• Fake Websites: Attackers create fake websites that mimic legitimate ones to trick users into entering sensitive information.
• Social Engineering: Attackers use psychological manipulation to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

Tools for Phishing

Here are some tools to perform phishing attacks (for educational purposes only):

Step-by-Step Guide to Phishing

Here’s how you can perform a phishing attack (for educational purposes only):

1. Choose a Tool: Select a tool like SET or Gophish.
2. Create a Fake Website: Use the tool to create a fake website that mimics a legitimate one.
3. Send Phishing Emails: Send phishing emails to your targets, directing them to the fake website.
4. Capture Data: Capture sensitive information entered by the victims.

Phishing Example

Below is a simple simulation of a phishing attack. Click the button to simulate capturing sensitive information.

How to Protect Yourself

To protect yourself from phishing attacks, follow these steps:

• Verify Emails: Always verify the sender's email address before clicking on links or downloading attachments.
• Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enable 2FA to add an extra layer of security to your accounts.
• Educate Users: Train employees to recognize phishing emails and suspicious activity.