COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which two of the following is a genuine type of email scam?
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Fishing
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Phishing
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Hook Emails
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Trojan Horse / Malware
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Trojan emails are one such method. These emails come with malicious software or code, which at first glance, appears legitimate but is meant to assume control of your computer. Often, Trojan emails trick users into downloading malicious programs that are purported to be normal and safe.
Detailed explanation-2: -A phishing virus is a form of malware that is installed on a user’s computer as part of a phishing attack.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first employee at a company to get phished is the Trojan Horse. They’re the one that lets all the other phishing emails in. The way you keep them all out is to keep the first one out-keep the Trojan horse out.
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