Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous types of cyber attacks, which involves impersonating trusted institutions, companies, or individuals in order to obtain confidential information. It is a form of internet fraud in which criminals manipulate the victim into voluntarily handing over their important data – such as passwords for bank accounts and online services, credit card numbers, or other sensitive personal data.

The mechanism of phishing is based on building a false sense of trust and urgency. Scammers use various communication channels, most often fake e-mails, text messages, or instant messenger messages, which deceptively resemble authentic correspondence.