ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is phishing?
A
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to deposit funds into an FDIC insured bank account for later use.
B
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to take over or delete your presence on social media.
C
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and financial information via electronic communication.
D
Phishing is a business model that recruits members via a promise of payments or services.
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: -What Is Phishing? Phishing attacks are the practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source. It is usually done through email. The goal is to steal sensitive data like credit card and login information, or to install malware on the victim’s machine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Phishing is an internet scam done by cyber-criminals where the user is convinced digitally to provide confidential information.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phishing, also referred to as brand spoofing or carding, is a variation on “fishing, ” the idea being that bait is thrown out with the hopes that while most will ignore the bait, some will be tempted into biting.

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