Phishing costs billions to defend against and makes billions for those running it. Whether you’ve fallen for a scam or just want to know what to look out for, this is where to start. What is phishing? Phishing is a cyberattack that tries to trick you into handing over sensitive information. Most arrive by email, but not all of them — more on that later. They do this by impersonating someone you know or work with, and these messages can be very convincing. Using AI, attackers are able to mimic the tone of voice and replicate real scenarios that you might encounter during your day-to-day. A classic example is a message from your bank asking you to verify your account information because they have detected suspicious activity. You click the link, and all hell breaks loose as someone steals your private info and infects your computer. How does a phishing attack work? It’s important to be clear that not all phishing attacks are the same.…