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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.
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What specific country the phishing started?
There probably is no one particular country where phishing started. Since phishing is essentially a form of "social engineering" and people have been running cons and scams throughout recorded history, it is likely that the first phishing sprang up in multiple places independently and roughly simultaneously with the creation of email. The first "phishers" were probably from countries with fairly good computer infrastructures when email was first created. Phishing occurred even before the first recorded use of the term around 1996. As an example, warez community members on AOL were using AOHell as early as 1994 to steal credit card numbers to use to pay for AOL accounts.
What are consequences of phishing?
The consequences of phishing can be severe for both individuals and organizations: Data theft – Attackers can steal sensitive information like login credentials, financial details, or personal data. Financial loss – Victims may face unauthorized transactions, business email compromise (BEC) scams, or direct theft. Malware infections – Clicking malicious links can install ransomware, spyware, or other harmful software. Reputation damage – Businesses may lose customer trust and face long-term brand harm. Legal and regulatory penalties – Organizations may face heavy fines for data breaches caused by phishing, especially under GDPR, HIPAA, or other compliance frameworks. Operational disruption – Ransomware or credential compromise can halt business operations. How to prevent phishing: Enable email filtering and anti-phishing tools. Deploy Secure Web Gateway solutions like Veltar to block malicious URLs and phishing domains in real time. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to limit damage from stolen credentials. Use Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and regular software updates. Run security awareness training to help employees spot phishing attempts.
How many pages does The Phishing Manual have?
The Phishing Manual has 320 pages.
Can you start a sentence with the word phishing?
can you start a sentence using the word phishing?
When was The Phishing Manual created?
The Phishing Manual was created on 1996-12-12.
How you can do phishing?
You know that phishing is illegal and counts as a felony right? But whatever, phishing is the act of redirecting a browser to a fake website where it asks for confindential information.
How does Spear phishing differ from phishing?
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.Spear Phishing is the same as Phishing. The difference is that the attack is targeted towards a specific person or group.Whaling is the same thing as Spear Phishing. The difference is that the specific target is high-value, such as company CEOs, CFOs, etc.
Why is phishing bad?
Phishing is bad. Phishing schemes are ways for unscrupulous people to gain access to personal information about people. They can then use this information for unethical reasons.
What is the ISBN of The Phishing Manual?
The ISBN of The Phishing Manual is 0-7868-8203-4.
Is phishing email considered spam?
Not all spam is phishing, but phishing emails can be considered a type of spam. Spam is usually unwanted bulk email, while phishing specifically tries to trick you into sharing sensitive information.
What is a spear phishing?
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.Spear Phishing is the same as Phishing. The difference is that the attack is targeted towards a specific person or group.Whaling is the same thing as Spear Phishing. The difference is that the specific target is high-value, such as company CEOs, CFOs, etc.
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