Phishing process and guidelines for identifying fake websites

Abstract

Phishing is a form of cyber attack that is based on social engineering that remains a latent threat in the digital world. In this article, we explore a phishing process in a local environment, focusing on creating a fake website and highlighting the importance of training in mitigating this risk.

Phishing involves phishing and tricking victims into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data, to combat this threat, it is essential that people be critical and cautious when interacting online, especially when faced with suspicious websites and emails. In this sense, we offer fundamental guidelines to identify fake websites, which include verifying the source of the communication, avoiding clicking on suspicious links and using two-factor authentication.

This article exposes the relevance and importance of constant training and education on phishing and its techniques to detect it, in a constantly changing digital world, training and awareness are the key tools in protecting sensitive information and mitigating phishing.