COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It’s very common for email phishing messages to coerce the victim into clicking through a link to a malicious or fake website. Many phishing attacks will contain what looks like an official-looking URL. However, it’s worth taking a second careful look.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is the most common form of cyber crime. More than half of those affected by cyber crime fall victim to phishing. For businesses, this number is even higher; 83% of UK businesses that suffered a cyber attack in 2022 said they were the victim of phishing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fake URLs; cloned websites, posts, and tweets; and instant messaging (which is essentially the same as smishing) can all be used to persuade people to divulge sensitive information or download malware.
Detailed explanation-4: -Email phishing is the most common type of phishing, and it has been in use since the 1990s. Hackers send these emails to any email addresses they can obtain. The email usually informs you that there has been a compromise to your account and that you need to respond immediately by clicking on a provided link.
Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation: Phishing is an internet scam done by cyber-criminals where the user is convinced digitally to provide confidential information.