COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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A link created in an email to request that customers to update their personal details, at the same time revealing their password/financial information. Which term below correctly defined the statement above?
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Pharming
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Phishing
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Plagiarism
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Pattern
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Email phishing is the most common type of phishing, and it has been in use since the 1990s. Hackers send these emails to any email addresses they can obtain. The email usually informs you that there has been a compromise to your account and that you need to respond immediately by clicking on a provided link.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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