{"id":26965,"date":"2024-04-17T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/?p=26965"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:45:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:45:23","slug":"12-types-of-phishing-attacks-and-how-to-identify-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/12-types-of-phishing-attacks-and-how-to-identify-them\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Types of Phishing Attacks and How to Identify Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing is a common type of cyberattack that poses threatening risks. In 2020, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofpoint.com\/us\/tessian-is-now-proofpoint\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% of organizations experienced phishing attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and according to an ESET report, email-based attacks increased by 7.3% between May and August 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/glossary\/phishing-attack\/\">Phishing attacks<\/a> are considered a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/social-engineering-a-complete-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social engineering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technique to steal victims\u2019 sensitive data, such as login credentials, personal details, and credit card numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, cybercriminals may impersonate a legitimate entity and use fraudulent websites to trick users into revealing their personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it\u2019s crucial to practice security awareness to minimize the risk of falling victim to phishing attacks. We\u2019ll explore 12 types of phishing attacks and share some helpful tips to identify them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Email Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/phishing-attacks-recognize-and-avoid-email-phishing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email phishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or deceptive phishing is a popular type of cyberattack in which attackers attempt to steal their victims\u2019 sensitive information via email. The emails will often contain a malicious link that redirects users to a phishing web page. The attackers might also attach an unknown document containing malware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several indicators to identify phishing emails:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal information request<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A legitimate company or institution won\u2019t request users\u2019 personal information via email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unofficial email domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A trusted organization should have an official email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/domain-name-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domain <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that matches the organization\u2019s name. That said, attackers might use a public email domain or one that looks similar to an official email domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Malicious links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The message may include a link with a URL that looks similar to a legitimate organization\u2019s website URL.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Smishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idstrong.com\/sentinel\/what-is-smishing-attack\/\">Smishing or short message service (SMS)<\/a> phishing is similar to a phishing email. The difference is that the attacker uses a text message to trick users into clicking a given link or making a phone call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can identify smishing by checking the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unidentified phone number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attackers use\u00a0 unlisted or unknown phone numbers to deliver the message to their victims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal data request<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attackers try to convince users to provide sensitive information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unsolicited link or code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:The text message includes malicious code or unknown links.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. Spear Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spear phishing uses email to steal confidential information by targeting a particular individual or organization. A spear-phishing attack is more advanced than email phishing scams, as the cybercriminal researches the target before initiating the attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several indicators to help users recognize spear phishing attacks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Malicious attachments and links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The email contains an attachment the user hasn\u2019t requested or a link that redirects to a malicious website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Suspicious email format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The email format doesn\u2019t match previous ones from the official organization. For example, it uses unusual phrases or has a sense of urgency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unusual requests for sensitive information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The sender forcefully requests the targeted user to reply and provide login details or other confidential information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. Pharming<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharming is short for phishing and farming\u2014a phishing attack that involves malicious code and a fake website. Pharming exploits victims\u2019 internet browsing by corrupting the domain name system (DNS). The attacker uses <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keyfactor.com\/blog\/what-is-dns-poisoning-and-dns-spoofing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS poisoning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to modify the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techwalla.com\/articles\/what-is-a-dns-table\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS table<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which causes users to unknowingly visit malicious websites instead of legitimate ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three signs of a pharming attack:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The web browser redirects to a fake website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Users are redirected to a phishing web page when they try to access an official website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The website doesn\u2019t use an encrypted connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Instead of using HTTPS, the fake website uses HTTP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The website contains suspicious elements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There may be spelling errors or unusual content. Other website elements, like colors and fonts, can also look off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Vishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vishing or voice phishing is a phone call scam to trick victims into sharing their personal information. Cybercriminals use various approaches, like warning users that their account has been compromised or announcing that the targeted user has won a type of reward or lottery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can identify a vishing attack by paying attention to the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The caller claims to be a legitimate entity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They impersonate legitimate institutions, such as banks, companies, or government agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The attacker requests users\u2019 personal information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Victims are asked to confirm their identities, such as name and birth date, to make them think that the caller is from a trusted organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The phone number has an unidentified area code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The caller\u2019s number is unrecognized or has a different country code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Angler Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-angler-phishing-and-how-can-you-avoid-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angler phishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a new phishing scam that targets social media users. The attackers disguise themselves as a social media platform\u2019s customer service agent to obtain the targeted users\u2019 account credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following tips can help identify angler phishing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check whether the account is verified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A verified account on a social media platform, such as Instagram, has a small checkmark icon next to the account name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be careful of any shortened links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If the account sends a message containing a shortened link, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Check-a-Link-for-Phishing.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check whether the link is valid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Otherwise, we recommend not opening it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/numberforliveperson.com\/\">official customer support<\/a> team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Inform the platform\u2019s legitimate support team for further investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7. HTTPS Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an HTTPS phishing attack, cybercriminals use email to send a link redirecting users to a fake web page. In the email, the attackers convince users that the site is official and secure. For instance, victims may recognize that the link uses HTTPS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following two indicators might be helpful to identify HTTPS phishing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hyperlink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The attacker uses a hyperlink to hide the original URL. Examine the full URL by hovering your cursor over the given link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The sender\u2019s email domain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Checking the email domain can inform users whether the sender is from a legitimate entity or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. CEO Fraud<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/6-ways-to-stop-ceo-fraud\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEO fraud attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-business-email-compromise-bec\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Email Compromise (BEC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> targets employees by impersonating the CEO or high-level executives. The purpose is to steal confidential information such as the company\u2019s tax returns documents, payroll information, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mos.com\/blog\/bank-accounts-for-teenagers\/\">bank account<\/a> details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several indicators to identify this type of cyber attack:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A request to share confidential information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The attackers usually ask their victims to divulge sensitive information by replying to the email or clicking a malicious link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A sense of urgency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The tone in the email body sounds forceful\u2014asking the targeted user to act quickly. Sometimes, attackers use threats if the request isn\u2019t fulfilled immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An unmatched email address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The attackers\u2019 email address doesn\u2019t match the legitimate one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9. Clone Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clone phishing attack <a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/google-spoofed-via-dkim-replay-attack-a-technical-breakdown\/\">uses and copies emails from official service providers<\/a> or companies in an attempt to steal users\u2019 personal information. The attackers alter the emails by replacing or adding links that redirect to phishing sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since clone phishing is similar to regular phishing emails, here are several ways to identify it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the sender\u2019s email address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure that the email domain matches the legitimate email address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hover over the link in the email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make sure the URL is an exact match with the official site\u2019s URL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare the email format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The email format should be the same as the ones used by the official company or service provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10. Pop-Up Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pop-up phishing attack infects websites with malicious code, so a pop-up message appears whenever users visit them. These messages redirect users to phishing websites if they click on them. For example, a pop-up message may warn users about a security issue and request them to download a tool to fix the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop-up phishing can be identified by carefully examining the following signs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The link contains an unknown URL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate the link by checking the long format of the URL. Malicious links usually contain unrecognized or unusual domain names.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The pop-up message asks users to take action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For example, it prompts users to click on the button or given link.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>11. Evil Twin Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evil twin phishing is similar to a hack attack, where the attacker uses a fake Wi-Fi network to impersonate a trusted access point. This phishing scam often occurs in public areas, where businesses hey provide a free Wi-Fi hotspot to visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several signs to recognize this type of phishing attack:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It appears as \u201cunsecured\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Users get a notification that the network isn\u2019t secure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It redirects users to a suspicious login page<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once connected to the fraudulent network, it redirects users to a fake web page requesting the users\u2019 login details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>12. Watering Hole Phishing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watering hole phishing targets a specific organization by infecting websites usually used by the employees and luring them to a malicious site. The purpose is to gain remote access to the organization&#8217;s network and steal sensitive information, like financial files or login credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a watering hole attack compromises a website, there are several indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The web browser redirects users to a suspicious site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Users are redirected to a different web page when clicking on the visited web page\u2019s links.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The website asks users to download an unknown file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If opened, this file will install malware into the user\u2019s operating system, allowing the attacker to gain remote access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, phishing attacks are deceptive and can be easy to miss. If unsuspecting users fall for phishing scams, they risk exposing and losing valuable information, such as personal and financial details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be hard to spot a phishing scam immediately, but you can avoid it by carefully examining the indicators of each type of phishing attack. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/tools\/phishing-url\">phishing link scanner<\/a> to identify malicious domains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article covered 12 types of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing attacks and various tips to recognize them<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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