Definition
Phishing is when someone pretends to be your bank or a company to steal data or money by email, SMS or phone.
Example
Example: if a message uses phishing to pressure you into clicking, paying, or sharing data, verify it outside the message first.
See also
smishingSmishing is phishing by SMS or messages: the link feels urgent, but it leads to a fake page.vishingVishing is phishing by phone: someone pretends to be a bank, police officer or support agent.spoofingSpoofing means faking the visible identity: email sender, phone number or website can look real.