May 1, 2024
Updated May 12, 2025
18 minute read
Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate individuals or organizations through email, text messages, or other communication channels to deceive recipients into revealing sensitive information. This can include login credentials, credit card numbers, bank account details, or other personal data. The ultimate goal for the phisher is often financial gain, but it can also be to gain unauthorized access to systems, install malware, or conduct espionage. Understanding the nuances of phishing is crucial in today's digitally interconnected world, where such attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent.
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Reading list
We've selected seven books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Phishing.
Written by the infamous hacker Kevin Mitnick, this book explores the psychology of phishing attacks and how to defend against them. It must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human element of cybersecurity.
Although this book focuses on various penetration testing techniques, it also includes a chapter on phishing techniques. This section provides valuable insights into how hackers use phishing to gain access to sensitive information.
While not specifically about phishing, this book provides an in-depth look at the social engineering techniques that are often used in phishing attacks. It great resource for anyone who wants to understand how to protect themselves from phishing scams.
This guide from the FBI provides an overview of phishing techniques and how to investigate phishing attacks. It valuable resource for law enforcement and security professionals who need to understand phishing.
This report from Microsoft provides an overview of the phishing threat and its impact on data security. It includes data on the latest phishing trends and techniques, as well as recommendations for how to protect data from phishing attacks.
This report from Cisco provides an overview of the phishing threat and its impact on reputation. It includes data on the latest phishing trends and techniques, as well as recommendations for how to protect reputation from phishing attacks.
This report from Bank of America provides an overview of the phishing threat and its impact on finances. It includes data on the latest phishing trends and techniques, as well as recommendations for how to protect finances from phishing attacks.
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