COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Where a device is used to intercept packets of data as they are transferred across a network. This data is then analysed to look for passwords and other personal data.
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Where an executable file is secretly installed to record each key pressed and send
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Writing a snippet of code to try and retrieve data from a machine
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Sending emails pretending to be from reputable companies to try and get people to reveal personal information
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Detailed explanation-1: -Phishing (pronounced: fishing) is an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information–such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords–on websites that pretend to be legitimate.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is phishing? Phishing is when attackers attempt to trick users into doing ‘the wrong thing’, such as clicking a bad link that will download malware, or direct them to a dodgy website.
Detailed explanation-4: -An email from PayPal arrives telling the victim that their account has been compromised and will be deactivated unless they confirm their credit card details. The link in the phishing email takes the victim to a fake PayPal website, and the stolen credit card information is used to commit further crimes.