Security
Phishing
Fraudulent emails designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links.
Definition
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information (passwords, credit cards, etc.) by disguising as a trustworthy entity in email communication. Phishing emails often impersonate banks, services, or colleagues. Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) helps prevent domain spoofing used in phishing attacks.
Pro Tip
Implement DMARC with p=reject to prevent attackers from spoofing your domain in phishing campaigns.