Phishing is a type of cybercrime where attackers attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, bank account details, or credit card numbers, typically by masquerading as a legitimate entity. This is usually done through fake emails, websites, or messages that appear to be from trusted sources like banks, social media platforms, or government agencies. The goal of phishing is to exploit the victim’s trust in order to steal their personal and financial information for illegal activities, including identity theft and financial fraud. Phishing attacks can take various forms, including spear-phishing, where attackers target specific individuals or organizations with personalized messages, and clone-phishing, where a legitimate email or website is copied to trick victims into interacting with the fake one. In India, phishing has become a significant