FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.
A
Phishing scams
B
HTTPS
C
Cookie scams
D
Plug-ins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Phishing scams are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information. These often appear to come from a bank or another trusted source, and they’ll usually want you to re-enter a password, verify a birth date, or confirm a credit card number.

Detailed explanation-2: -A phishing attack is when hackers attempt to trick you into sharing sensitive information. Their goal is to steal logins, credit card numbers, and sensitive corporate information. They could also be trying to infect your computer(s) with malware.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other forms of communication.

Detailed explanation-4: -Text message or SMS phishing-also called “smishing”-occurs when scam artists use deceptive text messages to lure consumers into providing their personal or financial information.

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