COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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Spoofing
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Spam
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Spim
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spim is a short form of spam over instant messaging, it uses IM platforms to send spam messages over IM. Like e-mail spam messages, a spim message also contains advertisements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spim malware are usually lines of code hidden in the links spammers send to their victims. An example of this is a popular Messenger scam that uses an enticing call to action “is that you in the video?” and a link leading users to a phony Facebook login page, where they attempt to steal people’s FB login details.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you use IM (Instant Messaging) you just might have been SPIM’ed (Spam over Instant Messaging). It may be more harmful that email Spam. The user is more likely to click on the link because it is real-time. This sneaky intrusion can be very annoying, and to make things worse, it by basses the Anti-Virus and firewalls.