Phish ing is a deceptive practice in which an attacker masquerades as a trusted entity to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information—such as passwords, financial details, or personal data—by exploiting trust, urgency, or curiosity, typically through digital communication channels like email, text messages, or fake websites.
For information about ransom software, please view guidance on this topic from the following resources:
- the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
- the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
- the National Library of Medicine;
- the National Institute of Standards and Technology;
- the US Department of State.