COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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requests a payment for goods you have not received
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offers you products in which you may have no interest
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encourages you to click on a link to a fraudulent website
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contains abusive and threatening language
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phishing is an attempt to steal personal information or break in to online accounts using deceptive emails, messages, ads, or sites that look similar to sites you already use. For example, a phishing email might look like it’s from your bank and request private information about your bank account.
Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Phishing is an internet scam done by hackers to provide classified information.