The Impact of Phishing on the Business Sector in KSA : Analytical Study

One of an old topic that has been sparked controversy and debate since the beginning of the development of the Internet and the emergence of sites is talking about the privacy and confidentiality of user information on the Internet, and today the software or technologies that record user behaviour in a site with the aim of collecting marketing information about users and selling them later to companies and economic institutions, is considered undesirable with it, but we are still generally on the safe side. The paper describes theft operations known as Phishing, electronic phishing, or electronic fraud that may cost you all of your savings. Phishing is a criminal activity that uses the method of social engineering and is one of the most effective ways to trick people who pay little attention. Many hackers use hidden methods such as malware infecting the user devices to steal your sensitive information, while some of the professionals directly request the details, depending on the lack of user experience. This paper will attract the interest of everyone working in the government or private sector. Additionally, it will be very beneficial for the business sector, especially staff dealing with outside parties.