FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

I am a malicious code installed on a user’s hard drive. The code will redirect the user to a fake website without their knowledge. What am I?

A	Cracking
B	Viruses
C	Pharming
D	Spyware
E	Phishing

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Pharming is a scamming practice in which malicious code is installed on a personal computer (PC) or server, misdirecting users to fraudulent websites without their knowledge or consent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pharming is a form of phishing but without the enticement element involved. Pharming involves two stages: Firstly, the hackers install malicious code on your computer or server. Secondly, the code sends you to a fake website, where you may be deceived into providing personal information.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pharming is a type of phishing attack that uses DNS cache poisoning to redirect users from a legitimate site to a fraudulent one. This is done in an attempt to trick users into attempting to log in to the fake site with personal credentials.

Detailed explanation-4: -An example of pharming would be if a user would open their browser and enter the web address of their bank in order to complete a transaction in online banking. However, the user is redirected to a fraudulent site that looks like the bank’s website.

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