Phishing

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 It is a type of attack, used by Hackers majorly to catch the usernames and passwords of people. Mainly Front-end languages are used to make these type of things. Generally HTML, CSS, Java Script, and some database languages like MySQL or MonoDB are used in these.

By using these languages, hackers make a form like login page that looks like some other popular apps i.e., Amazon, google, etc. In these if you fill your information it may get stolen. And could be used against you. These forms ask for your username, password, otp, etc. By which a hacker can acces your account. So to be safe don't open any unauthorized link or web-page.

Following image shows a Login page, If you fill your information in this your information will be shared with people behind this attacks.

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