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Phishing Attacks Types and Prevention

Identifying and Preventing Social Engineering Attacks

By Amit Kumar|January 20, 2026|12 min read

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a social engineering attack where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to steal sensitive information like credentials, financial data, or personal details.

Common Types of Phishing Attacks

Email phishing, spear phishing targeting specific individuals, whaling targeting executives, vishing using voice calls, and smishing via SMS are the most prevalent attack vectors.

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