Foundation glossary/Core concepts
Phishing
Companion card for the Foundation course — study the related lesson for full progress.
Simple explanation
Fake messages that trick you into giving secrets.
Technical explanation
Social engineering via email/SMS/voice/DMs.
Real-life scenario
Fake UPI KYC SMS; fake Instagram ‘you won’ DM; fake LinkedIn job form.
Security relevance
Still the #1 initial access path for many breaches.
Practical example
Fake payroll reset on lookalike domain.
Mini quiz
Urgent UPI KYC SMS asking for OTP is typically:
Related lesson
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