This document summarizes a seminar on phishing. It defines phishing as attempting to acquire personal information like usernames and passwords through electronic communications by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. The document outlines common phishing techniques like link manipulation and website forgery. It provides examples of phishing emails and discusses types of phishing like deceptive and malware-based phishing. It also covers the causes and effects of phishing, as well as methods to defend against and prevent phishing attacks through social, technical, and legal approaches.