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A golden rule online: never click links in unexpected messages, even if they seem to come from a company you trust.
Phishing is a scam in which attackers send emails, texts, or messages designed to look like they come from a trusted source, such as a bank, delivery company, or well-known brand, in order to trick recipients into clicking a malicious link or handing over sensitive information like passwords, card numbers, or account details. These messages often create a false sense of urgency, warning of a locked account or missed delivery, to pressure people into acting before they think carefully.
A way to speed up downloads is a technical feature having nothing to do with deception or stolen information, and a fishing-themed video game is simply entertainment software, unrelated to online scams targeting personal data.
Because phishing relies on tricking people rather than breaking through technical security, one of the most effective defenses is simply never clicking links in unexpected messages and instead typing a company's website address directly into your browser or navigating there through a saved bookmark.
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