It is defined as the act of falsely claiming an email or website to be of the established legitimate enterprise with an aim to gain private and confidential details of the user for identity theft or monetary benefits. Counterfeiting the original look and functionality, phishing emails or websites often ask for updating personal information, passwords, credit card details or other things which are already presented at the legitimate organization with a sole intention of stealing.

Tips to Prevent Phishing Attacks

• Identify suspected phishing emails.
• Check for the source of information from incoming mail.
• Never redirect to bank’s website by clicking on an external link.
• Enhance the security of your computer with Anti-virus.
• Enter your sensitive data in secure websites only.
• Periodically check your bank accounts.
• Any malicious links from social networking website or email should not be followed.
• Avoid emails with foreign languages.
• If you have the slightest doubt, do not risk it.