COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
Question
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Piracy
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Network Switch
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E-mail Scam
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other forms of communication. Attackers will commonly use phishing emails to distribute malicious links or attachments that can perform a variety of functions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing is a type of online fraud in which a scammer uses an e-mail or website to illicitly obtain confidential information. Phishing scams frequently involve a copycat website designed to mimic that of a legitimate organization, often a college/university asking users to transmit sensitive data.