Phishing is a scam where the attacker pretends to be a legitimate authority or trusted figure. They use email, phone, and other mediums to go “phishing” for victims’ information. Phishing is often used for identity theft, but some phishers just collect credit card information. Phishing is one of the largest cybersecurity threats today. It’s so common that there are training programs that teach employees how to avoid it at work. By learning about the latest kinds of phishing attempts, you can also avoid being tricked.