ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Evil twin phishing

Imagine you have a friend who looks exactly like you, but they're not really your friend. They just want to trick you into doing something bad. This is what an "evil twin" is.

Now, imagine you try to log into a website, like your favorite game or social media platform. You trust this website because it has the right web address and looks just like the real thing. But, an evil twin can create a fake website that looks exactly like the real one.

It's like if your friend dressed up like you and pretended to be you. You might not notice a difference because they look so similar.

If you unknowingly log into the fake website, the evil twin can steal your login information, like your username and password. They can then use this information to access all of your personal information and maybe even steal your identity!

So, remember to always double-check the web address before logging in to make sure you're not falling for the evil twin's tricks.
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