Community Manager
As always a well-written and timely article especially with the holidays just around the corner @EA_Kuba. I will take this opportunity to share some history related to phishing.
Phishing's roots trace back to the 1990s during the rise of the internet and early online services like AOL and Yahoo. Initially phishing was a simple scam known as “account theft” where hackers impersonated trusted entities like AOL support to steal user credentials. These early attempts were often conducted via email or fake websites that appeared similar to legitimate ones. The term "phishing" is believed to have originated from the analogy to fishing as cybercriminals "cast a line" with fake emails to lure victims into revealing personal information.
Can you believe it? After more than 30 years, this scam is still in use and continues to be successful. Staying vigilant is key and securing your account as @EA_Kuba has said is a big part of being safe.
