What Is Phishing?

Phishing remains one of the most widespread and damaging cyber threats facing organizations today. Attackers craft deceptive messages designed to trick users into revealing credentials, financial information, or installing malware. To make matters worse, the tactics continue to evolve.

Originating in the mid‑1990s, phishing has grown into a sophisticated weapon. Modern attackers now use AI, social media intelligence, and high‑quality impersonation techniques to create convincing campaigns that are harder than ever to detect.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• What phishing is and why it remains so pervasive
• How attackers use email, SMS (smishing), phone calls (vishing), and targeted spear‑phishing
• Why phishing drives many business email compromise (BEC) incidents
• The financial, operational, and reputational impact of successful phishing attacks
• Essential layers of defense: email filtering, sandboxing, MFA, and threat intelligence
• How training, phishing simulations, and quick‑report tools empower users to identify red flags

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