  This paper aims to provide an understanding of what a phishing attack is, the
types of phishing attacks and methods employed by cyber criminals. This journal
will also provide an understanding on where phishing attacks are carried via
various technologies and provide an understanding of working actively to detect
and proactively to prevent. As we are continuously developing the technology
the chance of cyber-attacks will proportionally increase. Consequently, this
paper will help the readers understand what studies have been conducted,
analyzed and results provided pinpointed the essence of phishing attacks.
