Cybersecurity definition
What is Phishing?
By Cyber Tool Stack Editorial TeamUpdated
Definition
A social-engineering attack that tricks someone into clicking a malicious link, entering credentials on a fake page, or running an attached file.
Where Phishing fits in the security landscape
These beginner lessons use this term while explaining the surrounding security control.
Related cybersecurity terms
MFAMulti-Factor AuthenticationA login flow that requires a second proof of identity beyond a password, such as a push approval, one-time code, or biometric check, so a stolen password alone isn't enough to log in.RansomwareMalware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key, often spreading to as many systems as possible before it's discovered.