Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), Phishing scams tend to be the most commonly occurring form of cybercrime in 2025. It's not just an infiltration into users' sensitive data but also a felony that lets the criminal face legal consequences. Let's dive in to find what a phishing scam actually is, how it works, what its types are, and how you can protect yourself from phishing scams in 2025. What is a Phishing Scam? You may have heard about phishing, but have hardly dug in to find out what it is all about and how it can be a criminal offense. It's









