Phishing is a method of email scamming where the attacker sends an email that appears to come from a legitimate source, such as a bank, an e-commerce website, or a government agency, in an attempt to trick the recipient into providing personal information or login credentials. The email may contain a link to a fake website that looks similar to the legitimate one, where the victim is prompted to enter their personal information. The ultimate goal of the attacker is to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, and other personal information, which can be used for fraudulent activities.