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: -We always recommend not clicking links found in emails or texts unless you’re 100% sure they’re safe. But even links sent from sources you may trust can be malicious now that scammers are great at spoofing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cybercriminals can access the target’s device and credentials, which can be exploited to access other professional or personal accounts. Suspicious links can be used to con users into downloading malicious software that these fraudsters can use to take over the device or spy on the person.
Detailed explanation-3: -To check an email address for validity, recipients should hover their mouse over the sender name to reveal where the email came from prior to opening it. Email addresses should be checked carefully to look for misspellings in a trusted individual’s name or a company name.