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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In an online scam, a bank customer receives an e-mail warning of suspicious activity on the customer’s account. The e-mail asks the customer to click on a link in the e-mail, which, the e-mail claims, will allow the customer to log into his or her account and verify his or her identity. The e-mail has the look and feel of a legitimate e-mail, but the link points to a malicious Web site. Which of the following best describes the scam?
A
Hacking
B
Phishing
C
Spam
D
Robocalls
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These are common forms of phishing, and it operates on the assumption that victims will panic into giving the scammer personal information. Usually, in these cases, the scammer poses as a bank or other financial institution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Online Messages If you suspect that an email or text message you received is a phishing attempt: Do not open it. In some cases, the act of opening the phishing email may cause you to compromise the security of your Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Detailed explanation-3: -Email phishing is the most common type of phishing, and it has been in use since the 1990s. Hackers send these emails to any email addresses they can obtain. The email usually informs you that there has been a compromise to your account and that you need to respond immediately by clicking on a provided link.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishingapwg.org . If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Report the phishing attempt to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a phishing attack. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message.

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