Tag: Logical Fallacies

False Dilemma, a type of logical fallacy, occurs when a complex situation is presented with only two possible outcomes, oversimplifying and excluding other potential options. It limits choices, creating a misleading binary scenario. Phishing + False Dilemma Phishing attempts may use a false dilemma by presenting victims with a seemingly urgent situation, offering only two…

Appeal to Authority is a logical fallacy where an argument is deemed valid or accepted as true solely because it comes from an authority figure or expert, without sufficient evidence or logical reasoning. Phishing + Authority In phishing, we often impersonate trusted authorities or experts to manipulate victims into taking actions like clicking links or…