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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is a type of online fraud where false emails or websites are used to try and get your details
A
Anti-virus
B
Virus
C
Phishing
D
Fishing
Explanation: 

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: -Spear phishing: these email messages are sent to specific people within an organization, usually high-privilege account holders, to trick them into divulging sensitive data, sending the attacker money or downloading malware.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations via email, text message, advertisement or other means in order to steal sensitive information.

Detailed explanation-5: -Email phishing. Most phishing attacks are sent by email. Spear phishing. There are two other, more sophisticated, types of phishing involving email. Whaling. Whaling attacks are even more targeted, taking aim at senior executives. Smishing and vishing. Angler phishing. 31-Jan-2023

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