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Category: Phishing

Phishing, smishing, and spoofing reports: deceptive emails, texts, and fake websites designed to steal credentials. Start with our phishing & smishing guide.

How to use this Phishing resource

Phishing, smishing, and QR-code lures imitate trusted brands to steal passwords, payment data, or authentication codes. Inspect the destination and verify outside the message.

Frequently asked questions

What should I check before opening a link?

Check the sender, the actual destination domain, the request being made, and whether you can complete the task through the official app instead.

What if I entered a password?

Change it immediately from a trusted device, revoke active sessions, enable multifactor authentication, and secure any account that reused it.

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