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hishing is a cute name for a
malicious practice. An attacker
sends millions of emails (or
even a billion) that try to
convince someone they are from a
legitimate source. Phishing sometimes

relies on the billions of account
compromises (fave.co/3hr8Cxw) that have
occurred over the last several years to
include telling personal details, like your
mailing address or an account name
associated with a site.

How to protect yourself from


phishing emails
Phishing remains a key tool in hijacking accounts, but you can defeat it with a little savvy.
BY GLENN FLEISHMAN
Free download pdf