COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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False
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True
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -It’s very common for email phishing messages to coerce the victim into clicking through a link to a malicious or fake website. Many phishing attacks will contain what looks like an official-looking URL.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -In a phishing scam, you get a message that looks like it’s from someone you know. It usually contains an urgent request for sensitive information or asks you to click on a link. Before you do that, take steps to make sure the person contacting you is who they say they are – not a scammer.