COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Computers.
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Mobile phones.
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Network systems.
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Humans.
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Detailed explanation-1: -As seen, phishing goes far beyond any size company and can target any sector and user, from a business executive to a home social network user or online banking consumer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The attack starts with grabbing a ton of email addresses, all by inputting your domain. Sending Phishing emails to these email addresses is essentially free. The attacker then sits back (again sips on that energy drink-like the movies, of course) and waits until someone clicks on one of those Phishing emails.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.