An attempt to get victims to disclose personal, sensitive information such as passwords and bank account numbers is referred to as phishing.

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Phishing is a type of cyber attack in which perpetrators attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and bank account details by posing as legitimate entities in electronic communication. The goal is to trick the victim into providing information that can be used for fraudulent purposes.

An Attempt to Get Victims to Disclose Personal, Sensitive Information