Phishing

A fraudulent message (email, SMS, chat) crafted to look like it comes from a trusted brand and designed to steal credentials or trigger a malicious install.

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Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated October 21, 2026

Cite this page: GACS (2026). Phishing — GACS Glossary. https://gacs.app/glossary/phishing · Record ID GACS-glossary-phishing

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US IdentityTheft.gov (FTC)
Official recovery plans for identity theft victims.
CISA — Phishing Guidance
US cyber agency guidance on phishing and credential theft.
UK National Cyber Security Centre
NCSC advice on suspicious emails, texts and account takeover.