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What Is Phishing?
In this video, you will learn about phishing, which is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by email.
Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an email.
The video will highlight the objectives of the attackers, and you will learn to identify who is at risk for such attacks. The key red flags and warning signs one should look out for to defend against phishing will also be covered.
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Cyber Security Foundations: Common Malware Attacks and Defense Strategies
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