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The Psychology Behind Phishing Attacks: How They Hook You
The dark art that manipulates human curiosity, fear, and trust to reel in victims
Travis Felder
October 05, 2023
We can prevent phishing attacks with the right education and awareness.
Phishing…A dark alley in the bright lights of cyberspace. The act of phishing is akin to the sirens of mythology luring the seafarers, the only difference, the sirens have morphed into emails and text messages. How does one fall prey? What tricks do these digital pirates have up their sleeves? The answer lies in understanding the psychology behind phishing attacks.
The Bait: Curiosity Didn't Just Kill The Cat
