Phishing is the art of using psychological manipulation to trick people into giving you their login credentials, credit card information, or just their lunch money. It's like a game of cat-and-mouse, where you're the cat and the mouse is that one guy who always clicks on weird emails.
Advanced Phishing Techniques
1. Social Engineering: This is where you use social media to get people to trust you. It's like, "Hey, I'm a real person, I just so happen to be a Nigerian prince with a million dollars to lend you."
2. Spear Phishing: This is where you target specific people, like their coworkers or their mom's second cousin's husband.
3. Whaling: This is where you target high-value individuals, like CEOs or celebrities. It's like, "Hey, I'm a super important hacker, and I have a meeting with the President."
Example Phishing Scenario