FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS PHISHING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a famous technological medium for the spread of malware, facing problems of spam, & phishing attacks?​
A
E Mail
B
Cloud
C
Pen drive
D
Website
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Email is a famous technological medium for the spread of malware, facing problems of spam, & phishing attacks and to entice recipients in divulging sensitive information, by open attachments and/or by clicking on hyperlinks which in background install malware on the victim’s device.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deceptive phishing is popular with cybercriminals, as it is far easier to trick someone into clicking a malicious link in a seemingly legitimate phishing email than it is to break through a computer’s defenses. Learning more about phishing is important to learn how to detect and prevent it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phishing attacks, often delivered via email spam, attempt to trick individuals into giving away sensitive information or login credentials. Most attacks are “bulk attacks” that are not targeted and are instead sent in bulk to a wide audience.

Detailed explanation-5: -Email authentication can help protect against phishing attacks. True or False? This is correct! Email authentication technology helps prevent phishing emails from reaching your company’s inboxes.

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