Phishing

Clicked on a phishing link? Here’s what to do
Clicking a phishing link doesn’t automatically spell disaster. Learn what happens and how to protect yourself from harm.
Published: May 06, 2025 · 12 min read
Phishing protection: 11 tips to protect yourself from phishing
These phishing protection tips will help you stay safer online, teach you the signs of phishing, and what to do if you see it.
Updated: March 14, 2025 · 12 min read
Phishing scams are rising—Norton leads in stopping them
Learn how Norton protects your sensitive information with advanced tools, smart filters, and real-time threat monitoring.
Published: February 13, 2025 · 6 min read
What is quishing? Learn to spot QR code phishing and stay safer online
Quishing is a scam that uses QR codes to steal your information. Learn how you can protect against QR code scams.
Published: January 13, 2025 · 6 min read
What is spoofing? 12 examples of different spoofing attacks
Spoofing is the act of falsifying information to impersonate a trusted source, often to steal data or money. Learn more about spoofing here.
Published: December 30, 2024 · 14 min read
SMS spoofing: What it is and how to protect yourself
Learn about SMS spoofing and how scammers can disguise their phone number to trick you into revealing information.
Updated: December 05, 2024 · 9 min read
What is email spoofing? A complete guide
Wondering if that email in your inbox truly came from the listed sender? Learn about email spoofing, including how and why people do it.
Updated: November 28, 2024 · 6 min read
10 real phishing email examples
Review the most common phishing email examples to help you identify and avoid phishing email scams.
Updated: July 30, 2024 · 12 min read
What is phishing? How to spot and avoid it
Clicking a phishing link doesn’t automatically spell disaster. Learn what phishing is, signs to spot it, and how to help reduce the risk.
Updated: July 25, 2024 · 7 min read
The toll of a phishing scam on a small business owner
The scammers hacked into the business owner’s PayPal account, stealing his money, personal details, and peace of mind.
Published: July 09, 2024 · 5 min read
What is smishing? How to spot and avoid an attack
Smishing is a type of phishing carried out via text message. Read this guide to learn how smishing works, warning signs, and how to stay safe.
Updated: June 26, 2024 · 11 min read
How to beat those annoying fake numbers
Sick of spam calls? Here’s how you can fight them off.
Published: April 03, 2024 · 4 min read
Clone phishing: What it is and how to prevent it
In clone phishing scams, cybercriminals send fake messages from real brands to steal your personal information.
Updated: March 23, 2024 · 10 min read
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
What is vishing? Learn more about vishing scams, how to spot voice-based phishing, and tips to avoid these cyberattacks.
Updated: February 20, 2024 · 5 min read
Scammers phishing for information use complex AI tools—you should too
Messages that lure us into revealing personal information to scammers are getting harder to detect, thanks to AI. Genie uses AI to fight back.
Published: February 15, 2024 · 6 min read
Whaling attack: Definition + tips for prevention
Hackers wage whaling attacks against high-level executives to steal money and access confidential data. Read on to learn how you can identify and stop attacks.
Published: January 02, 2024 · 12 min
What is typosquatting and how to avoid it
Learn what typosquatting is, how it works, the different forms it can take, why people do it, and how to avoid URL scams and fake websites in this guide.
Published: November 24, 2023 · 10 min
What is pretexting?
Pretexting is a social engineering attack that hackers use to access people’s private information. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.
Published: October 26, 2023 · 9 minutes
What is social engineering? Definition + protection tips
What is social engineering? It's a cyberattack aimed at tricking someone into divulging information or taking action. Learn more here.
Published: July 20, 2023 · 3 min
Spear phishing: Definition + protection tips
Spear phishing is a targeted and invasive type of cyberattack. Learn how spear phishing works, examples, and how to keep yourself safe.
Published: July 19, 2023 · 2 min
Caller ID spoofing: How to spot and avoid spoofed calls
Thanks to caller ID spoofing, scammers can place phone calls under different names and numbers. To learn more about this scamming technique, follow this guide.
Published: March 13, 2023 ·
20 types of phishing attacks + examples and prevention tips
Have you ever received a suspicious email? If so, it may have been phishing. To ensure you’re prepared for all types of phishing scams, read this helpful guide.
Published: October 03, 2022 · 4 min read
What is a pharming attack? An overview + prevention tips
Don’t let a pharming attack threaten your cybersecurity. Continue to learn the basics of pharming scams as well as tips to help keep devices protected.
Published: August 30, 2022 · 2 min read
Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names
Website spoofing, aka domain spoofing, occurs when a scammer mimics the website of a trusted company with the goal of stealing visitors' personal information.
Published: February 08, 2022 · 3 min read
DocuSign phishing emails: 4 signs of an attack, and how to protect yourself
Electronic signature service DocuSign has warned consumers about new phishing campaigns. Here’s help in avoiding scams.
Published: August 08, 2018 · 3 min read

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