Smishing
SMS phishing
Example
hey, did you get that weird text from "your bank" asking for your account info?
yeah, that's smishing. don't fall for it!
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Smishing is the clever art of delivering a phishing attack via SMS. Instead of infiltrating your inbox, smishers slip into your text messages, hoping to trick you into revealing personal information like bank details or passwords. These deceptive texts often masquerade as alerts from legitimate sources, such as banks or service providers, to lure you into their trap.
While phishing emails are antiquated, smishing has become more common with the rise of smartphones. Smishing texts often include links or phone numbers that urge recipients to act quickly. If you're not careful, your attempt to protect your data might lead you into a phishing scheme tailored for texts.