What is phishing?: In the field of computer security, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Further details follow the link:
In the second link look for:
Spam (electronic), unsolicited or undesired electronic messages
E-mail spam, unsolicited or undesired bulk email messages
On the other hand and speaking about security do not ever rely on somebody else's security system. Install your own antivirus/security software and do not ever reply to any message asking you to disclose your personal and "critical" information. Just be safe.
Hope the readings can give you some sort of clarification and guidance.
MinaNagy: good morning. Some lines for you!
What is phishing?: In the field of computer security, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Further details follow the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing)
What is spamming?: is the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages. Further details, follow the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam
In the second link look for:
Spam (electronic), unsolicited or undesired electronic messages
E-mail spam, unsolicited or undesired bulk email messages
On the other hand and speaking about security do not ever rely on somebody else's security system. Install your own antivirus/security software and do not ever reply to any message asking you to disclose your personal and "critical" information. Just be safe.
Hope the readings can give you some sort of clarification and guidance.
Regards!!