COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Reply to the text to confirm that you really need to renew your password
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Pick up the phone and call the vendor, using a phone number you know to be correct, to confirm that the request is real.
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Click on the link. If it takes you to the vendor’s website, then you’ll know it’s not a scam.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Change any compromised passwords. This is correct! Among other steps, if you fall for a phishing scheme, you should immediately change any compromised passwords and disconnect from the network any computer or device that could be infected with malware because of the phishing attack. This will help limit the damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Smishing is an attack that uses text messaging or short message service (SMS) to execute the attack.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message.