COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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What is spear phishing?
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Targeting a specific group of people when carrying out a phishing scam.
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Targeting a CEO / Company Directors when carrying out a phishing scam.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spear-phishing is a targeted attempt to steal sensitive information such as account credentials or financial information from a specific victim, often for malicious reasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spear phishing targets a specific group or type of individual such as a company’s system administrator. Below is an example of a spear phishing email.
Detailed explanation-3: -What Is Spear Phishing? Spear phishing is a scam in which cybercriminals send tailored emails to specific individuals within a company or organization. Spear phishers impersonate known or trusted entities to fool victims into providing sensitive information, sending money, or downloading dangerous malware.
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