Phishing and Communication Channels: A Guide to Identifying and Mitigating Phishing Attacks

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G. SonowalPhishing and Communication Channelshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7744-7_3

3. Communication Channels

Gunikhan Sonowal¹  

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Tinsukia, Assam, India

 

A communication channel is a means by which a large amount of data is exchanged between two parties. Individuals and organizations use a variety of mediums to send and receive information on a daily basis because smart devices have become so prevalent. Smart devices can send any type of data to their intended recipients without having to visit their locations. People nowadays do not even carry cash with them, because most forms of monetary transactions can be done electronically.

While the digital environment ...