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Phishing is the social engineering technique used to obtain the login details of a victim. These login details are then for instance used to hack the bank account or e-mail account of the victim.
Summary
Phishing: The data extraction method of sensitive data
Hacking: Using the sensitive data obtained from phishing A: Phishing is a form of Social Engineering where information is extracted from the user via non-technical means (but possibly over a technical medium like the internet). Hacking is overcoming (usually electronic) security via technical means, either hardware, programatic or both. kitoomal's answer: Phishing is to Internet and its users what fishing is to water and fish. The Internet user is lured to click on a link or type a URL that will lead him to a phony website that is usually a lookalike of the website of a credible bank or financial company. The user is asked to "update" his user name and password or account number or other private details. Once the details are submitted, you are "trapped in the phishing net" and the abuser can manipulate your details for his personal gain. Hacking is breaking into a person's computer by using a specially created software program or device. Once a computer's code has been cracked, the hacker has a free run into your computer, somewhat like the "Remote Control" that your company's troubleshooters use, to resolve your office workstation issues. Only that you do not have to accept any pop-up. While Phishing mainly focuses on Internet-based data, Hacking has a much larger scope. Phishing is a "wait for the trap" cyber crime, while Hacking is a "force your way through" crime.
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Does phishing method works when hacking someone's password?
Phishing is a method which can be used to trick someone into divulging their password or installing software that will capture their password. As such it is more a matter of social engineering than hacking.
How do you prevent hacking?
Through anti-virus or anti-hacking program. But they are not enough you have to beware of phishing and some other tricks.
What are some computer hacking examples?
Using a Phishing site to get someones email And Pass
What does phishing and pharming mean?
Phishing means trying to gain someones personal or financial details through hacking. Pharming means redirecting a websites traffic to another bogus website. (also hacking)
How often hacking on MySpace happens?
Nobody can tell you the exact number. Myspace is trying to prevent hacking virus, trojans but still can not protect phishing pages and stuff like that so people themselves have to beware of it. As i think on social networks hacking is done for fun or to take revenge....!!!
What are the most common cyber crimes?
Hacking, Stealing hard wares and soft wares, Denail of service, Email spam, phishing, eavesdropping, Mobile Phone fraud...etc
Who started phishing?
It is unclear who first created phishing, as social engineering attacks have been around for many years. A phishing technique was first described in a paper and presentation delivered to the 1987 International HP Users Group, Interex. The exact term phishing was first used in a hacking tool known as AOHell, released in 1994 by "hackers" known as Da Chronic, The Rizzer, and The Squirrel.On the funny side:"Actually I created the term phishing, then my wife came out and hollered at me to go out and find a job. But the problem is they were biting really good." -- Anonymous Answers contributor.
What are examples of cybercrimes?
Some examples of cybercrimes include stalking a person via the Internet, stealing someone's identity online, and propositioning children for sex online. Other cybercrimes include hacking and credit card theft.
What term refers to online or internet-based illegal acts?
Cybercrime is the term for online or internet-based illegal acts, such as hacking, phishing, identity theft, and online fraud.
What are cyber threats?
Cyber threats are anything adversely affecting computer security. This includes malware, phishing, hacking, or anything else that destroys data, compromises computers or steals information.
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Have there been any scams targeting HSBC Internet customers?
Yes. Internet HSBC users complained of a large scale phishing scam. Customers were advised to be on their guard after a reported hacking occured.
