FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pretending to be banks or some other organization and sending you an email or a letter (or even make a phone call) asking for personal information is called
A
Surfing
B
Fishing
C
Phishing
D
Sailing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam. Typically, the intent is to get users to reveal financial information, system credentials or other sensitive data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing refers to fraudulent emails that trick the receivers into sharing their personal, financial or security information. Cybercriminals rely on the fact that people are busy; at a glance, these spoof emails appear to be legitimate. Keep your software updated, including your browser, antivirus and operating system.

Detailed explanation-4: -An email from PayPal arrives telling the victim that their account has been compromised and will be deactivated unless they confirm their credit card details. The link in the phishing email takes the victim to a fake PayPal website, and the stolen credit card information is used to commit further crimes.

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