COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS INTERNET SECURITY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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that sells clothes
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steal data from you
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someone older impersonate a child
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -For example, if your child receives an email from their teacher asking them to send them personal information-it is likely a phishing attempt as teachers, or the school would reach out to the parent.
Detailed explanation-2: -A fraudulent SMS, social media message, voice mail, or other in-app message asks the recipient to update their account details, change their password, or tell them their account has been violated. The message includes a link used to steal the victim’s personal information or install malware on the mobile device.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing attack examples A spoofed email ostensibly from myuniversity.edu is mass-distributed to as many faculty members as possible. The email claims that the user’s password is about to expire. Instructions are given to go to myuniversity.edu/renewal to renew their password within 24 hours.
Detailed explanation-4: -Real-World Examples Attackers targeted a US network technology company named Ubiquiti Networks and managed to steal $46.7 million using spear phishing. Attackers impersonated executives and convinced the finance department to transfer money to an offshore bank account.