COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pretexting (adj. pretextual) is the act of creating and using an invented scenario (the pretext) to engage a targeted victim in a manner that increases the chance the victim will divulge information or perform actions that would be unlikely in ordinary circumstances.
Detailed explanation-2: -A blagging attack is a version of a phishing attack, again with its background in social engineering. Blagging is the act of inventing a specific scenario to try and engage with the victim. The scenario will be set up so that it increases the chance that the victim will share their sensitive information or data.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phishing is a technique of fraudulently obtaining private information, often using email or SMS. The key difference between phishing and blagging, is that blagging is targeted towards one individual, whilst phishing is broader and hopes to get someone to bite.