COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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Anti-virus
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Virus
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Phishing
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Fishing
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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 (pronounced: fishing) is an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information–such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords–on websites that pretend to be legitimate.
Detailed explanation-4: -How To Recognize Phishing. Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts.