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Internet Governance Glossary

Dimensions:

1. Internet governance general
2. Infrastructure and standardization
3. Economic Dimension
4. Legal dimension
5. Development and socio-cultural dimension
6. Stakeholders
7. Organizations, forums, networks, groups, conferences, regulations and legal instruments
7.1 Intergovernmental organizations
7.2 Internet-focused Organizations
7.3 Groups, networks, forums, conferences, projects

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4.41 Phishing

Cyberattack attempting to fraudulently acquire confidential information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details etc. by luring the user with a message which seems to come from a legitimate organization.
 

Note:

While spamming is most annoying, phishing can cause serious damage.

Group: 4. Legal dimension
Arabic: 4.41 التصيّد