First published: 19 Mar 0023
Last updated: 19 Mar 2023

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What is phishing?  

Phishing is a way cyber criminals trick you into giving them personal information. They send you fraudulent emails or text messages often pretending to be from large organisations you know or trust. They may try to steal your online banking logins, credit card details or passwords. Phishing can result in the loss of information, money or identity theft.  

Spear-phishing is when these emails and text messages are highly targeted to the recipient.

See if you can spot a phishing scam.

Spotting phishing attempts can be harder than you think. Take the quiz now to see how you do.

Think you've been targeted by a phishing attack?

Read on to understand the steps you should take.

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