How does phishing typically manifest?

Phishing typically manifests as deceptive emails or web announcements that aim to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details. Cybercriminals create messages or websites that appear to be from reputable organizations or trusted individuals, thereby exploiting the victim's trust.

These phishing attempts may use urgent language, fake logos, and official-sounding email addresses or URLs to create a façade of credibility. This manipulation is designed to encourage individuals to click on links and provide information that the attackers can use for malicious purposes.

In contrast, secure communication channels, legitimate website prompts, or established network notifications are typically designed with user security and trust in mind, making them less likely to be associated with phishing attempts.