FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS PHISHING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Phishing attacks are mainly using links (shortened URLS) to get you to give them ____
A
money
B
coffee
C
personal information
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -URL Phishing-A Malicious Website URL phishing attacks take phishing a step further to create a malicious website. The link to the site is embedded within a phishing email, and the attacker uses social engineering to try to trick the user into clicking on the link and visiting the malicious site.

Detailed explanation-2: -They do so by creating fake websites or login pages to collect sensitive data. In addition to gaining access to credit card numbers, bank accounts, and social media credentials, threat actors look to target your friends’ or coworkers’ social media channels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Phishing is an internet scam done by cyber-criminals where the user is convinced digitally to provide confidential information. There are different types of phishing. Some of them are Spear phishing, deceptive phishing, whaling, pharming, vishing.

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