Phishing and Spam

Phishing and Spam

• Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. 
• Spam is the electronic equivalent of junk mail. 
• Phishing and Spamming isnt ethical as it is scamming, usually spam (bad email) is cause of viruses on computers that hackers use to get information. Phishing is definatly not ethical as passwords, credit card details and usernames are your own private information. 
• There are currently a few laws going through congress that deal with internet crimes. Phishing is one the crimes that are being discussed.