| word: Smishing | pronunciation: Smish-ing | Definition :A form of phishing where attackers use SMS messages to trick victims into clicking malicious links or providing personal information.In the words of famous people :
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Smishing is like phishing but through text messages—hackers bait you with fake alerts or offers
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What percentage of phishing attacks are conducted via smishing?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Smishing :
1.Smishing attacks increased significantly due to mobile banking.
2.Attackers often pretend to be banks or delivery services.
3.Many users fall for smishing because they trust SMS more than email.
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