What is the meaning of phishing attack?

A phishing attack is a type of cyber attack where an attacker impersonates a legitimate entity or organization to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, or personal information. The attacker typically sends fraudulent emails, messages, or creates fake websites that appear to be from a trusted source, tricking the recipients into disclosing their confidential data. The purpose of a phishing attack is to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, commit identity theft, or carry out financial fraud.