phishing philippines

Phishing Phishing, not to be confused with fishing but is similar to it in a way, is a method of obtaining sensitive information such as account details and credit card details by planting malware in websites, emails, and programs. We've also written ways to spot phishing site, and ways to prevent catfishing just in case you're interested. Phishing, not to be confused with fishing but is similar to it in a way, is a method of obtaining sensitive information such as account details and credit card details by planting malware in websites, emails, and programs. Hover your mouse over it and check if the address that pops-up is the same as the address in the link. If they're different, then you would most probably be either redirected to a phishing site or it would download malware once you click it. Threats or Warnings One of the most famous methods of phishing used by cybercriminals is to put fear into their victim's minds. Urgency In conjunction with threat or warnings, Phishing messages and emails would have a sense of urgency in them. (DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list were officially released in the Philippines during Q3 of 2025 (from July to September). Read more in our articles including "Most Common Online Scams in the Philippines" and "5 ways to spot a Phishing Site from a Mile Away".