FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS PHISHING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Phishing target ____
A
Computers.
B
Mobile phones.
C
Network systems.
D
Humans.
Explanation: 

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.

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