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What is Phishing in 60 Seconds?

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What is Phishing video: Define what is Phishing in 60 seconds with other info.

Basically Phishing is EMail SPAM, or other legitimate looking messages, trying to get information from potential victims. Summary of  problems of phishing, what can be done and how to try avoid becoming a phishing victim.

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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a technique, usually EMAIL SPAM, designed to gain information, whilst generally looking like a valid request.

Is Phishing harmful?

Phishing can be used to

Steal banking details,
Use your ID,
Access your EMail accounts (which may contain other information),

So, What can you do?

If you believe you are a victim then take all commonsense actions.

For example if your credit card is compromised, contact your credit card company.

If passwords have been compromised, change them and other security details, or even close the accounts.

How to avoid Phishing attacks?

Commonsense. 

Some quick tips to minimize the risks:

Be careful who you give details to,
Check website addresses (url) are correct,
Use security software with a bad-site list and SPAM filters, and keep it updated.

You may visit Free System Scan dot com for more info, tips, and free downloads. 

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