Types of Phishing
Compare email phishing, spear phishing, smishing, vishing, and clone phishing.
- Email Phishing – Fake emails pretending to be from legitimate companies.
- Spear Phishing – Targeted attack aimed at specific individuals or organizations.
- Smishing – Phishing using SMS/text messages.
- Vishing – Phishing using voice calls.
Key Takeaways
- Phishing can arrive through email, SMS, phone calls, and social platforms.
- Targeted attacks use personal details to seem believable.
- Voice and text phishing require the same verification discipline as email.
Practice Exercise
Match one real-world example to each phishing type.