Human manipulation
Phishing
Phishing
A fake message or website designed to steal credentials or bank details, or make you open a file.
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MIGHT YOU BE AFFECTED?
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How does this work?
The message impersonates a brand, bank, public service or colleague and links to a fraudulent page.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
« An email announces an account suspension and asks you to sign in through its link. »
Typical sequence
- 1Impersonate a familiar identity
- 2Create an urgent pretext
- 3Steal data on a fake page
Warning signs
- Sender address looks similar but differs
- The link uses an unrelated domain
- Errors or an unusual request
How to protect yourself
- Open the site from your bookmarks
- Check the domain before clicking
- Enable multifactor authentication
If you think you are affected
Stop the affected activity, isolate exposed devices or accounts, preserve evidence, revoke suspicious access and contact the appropriate security professional.
Last updated: 6 September 2026