Definition
Phishing is a social engineering technique that uses fraudulent messages to trick people into revealing secrets, installing malware, or approving harmful actions.
Why it matters for business
Social engineering attacks that trick users into revealing credentials or taking unsafe actions. Security and IT decisions—and cyber insurance questionnaires—often assume leadership understands this term at a practical level.
Example in an SMB context
A growing firm in the CT/NY/NJ market might encounter Phishing when hardening Microsoft 365, selecting endpoint tools, or preparing an incident response plan.
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