The creation of false emails or websites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information

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This is a classic description of phishing, which is a type of cyber attack where the attacker poses as a trustworthy entity (such as a bank or social media site) to trick the victim into giving up sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and credit card information. The attacker may use a fake website or email that looks legitimate to gain the victim's trust and encourage them to enter their personal data.

The Creation of False Emails or Websites That Look Legitimate