What is phising?

It is a form of fraud. The objective is to obtain data, passwords, bank accounts, credit card numbers, identities, etc. of a user. Data that will later be used fraudulently. Although the victim is usually an adult, so can a teenager.

This practice is usually carried out through the impersonation of a public or private entity, making the victim believe that the data provided will go to that entity. The channels used are diverse: a simple SMS, an email, a call or a letter requesting data…

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