This document discusses phishing and provides information in 13 sections. Phishing is defined as a type of internet fraud where cybercriminals use deception to acquire users' credentials. Hackers want to steal personal information like names, addresses, credit card numbers, and social security numbers. Phishing is commonly done through fake emails or websites that try to trick users into entering private details. The document advises on prevention methods such as using antivirus software and being wary of urgent email requests.

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Komal Ramole
Smita Deore
Kiran Patil
Snehal More

3. • Introduction
• What is Phishing??
• What kind of information do the hackers
want?
• How Phishing is done?
• Techniques of Phishing
• Prevention
• Conclusion

4. Origin of word “Phishing” from two words –
‘Password’ & ‘Harvesting’.
Phishing is a con game that scammers use to
collect personal information from unsuspecting
users.
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5.  Phishing is a type of Internet fraud that seeks to
acquire a user’s credentials by deception.
 Phishing refers to a person or a group of cybercriminals who create copy of an existing legitimate
website.
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6.  Your name, address and date of birth
 Social Security number
 Driver’s License number
 Credit Card numbers
 ATM cards
 Telephone calling cards
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14.  Protect your computer with anti-virus
software.
 Ensure that your Internet browser is up to
date and security patches applied.
 Be suspicious of any e-mail with urgent
requests.
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15. Avoid filling out forms in e-mail messages or
pop-up windows .
Don’t use the links in an e-mail to get to any
web page, if you suspect the message might not
be authentic.
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16. Be Alert , Be Wary, and
Be Informed !!!
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