Understanding phishing, vishing, and smishing
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In today’s digital era, it’s not uncommon to hear about various scams and cyber threats that lurk in the shadows of our online world. As a teenager who likely spends a considerable amount of time browsing the web, gaming, or engaging on social media, it’s crucial to stay informed about these deceptive practices. Let’s dive into the details of phishing, vishing, and smishing – three common forms of digital deception you might encounter – and discuss how you can guard against them.
Phishing: don’t take the bait
Phishing is a cybercrime where targets are contacted by email, telephone, or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data. This data could include personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, or passwords.
The term ‘phishing’ plays on the word ‘fishing’; the scammers throw out their ‘baits’ (usually, a deceptive email) hoping that someone will ‘bite’. The emails often look real, with offic...
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