The visual content “Phishing Attack” covers several topics related to threats and risks that students may face when using the Internet.
The video addresses phishing as one of the most common types of cybercrimes. In this type, the Internet is exploited to deceive targeted victims to steal their personal data, such as passwords and credit card numbers, through several methods and tools, including creating a fake website to lure the victim; the link is sent via email or messenger messages to be clicked on, then allowing hackers, without the user’s knowledge, to illegally enter the victims’ accounts and devices and install malware that help them steal data.
Attackers usually use phishing emails to distribute malicious links or attachments. Through these, the attacker obtains sensitive data of interest to the victim, such as login credentials, bank account numbers, or personal information about family or work and so on.
Phishing is one of the most widespread cybercrimes in the world. This is because it is easier to deceive individuals into clicking on malicious links in phishing emails than to carry out a computer security breach attack.
This visual content discusses some important related topics through the dialogue between the teacher and students, such as:
