COMPUTER ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING
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Question
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Authentication
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Encryption
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Phishing
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Cryptography
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Detailed explanation-1: -Phishing can be conducted via a text message, social media, or by phone, but the term ‘phishing’ is mainly used to describe attacks that arrive by email. Phishing emails can reach millions of users directly, and hide amongst the huge number of benign emails that busy users receive.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing happens when an unsuspecting victim responds to fraudulent requests that demand action. This action can include downloading an attachment, clicking a link, filling out a form, updating a password, calling a phone number, or using a new Wi-Fi hotspot.