James, a research scholar, received an email informing that someone is trying to access his Google account from an unknown device. When he opened his email message, it looked like a standard Google notification instructing him to click the link below to take further steps. This link was redirected to a malicious webpage where he was tricked to provide Google account credentials. James observed that the URL began with www.translate.google.com giving a legitimate appearance. In the above scenario, identify the type of attack being performed on James' email account?

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This scenario describes a phishing attack, where James is tricked into providing his credentials through a fake webpage that appears legitimate.

James, a Research Scholar, Received an Email Informing That Someone