Question

The fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames passwords and credit card details are called as?

• A. Phishing
• B. Denial of Service
• C. Salami Attack
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Phishing

• Phishing

• Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers deceive victims into revealing sensitive information through:

1. Fake emails, texts, or messages

2. Spoofed websites or links

3. Malware or spyware

Other types of phishing:

1. Spear phishing (targeted attacks)

2. Whaling (targeting high-profile individuals)

3. Smishing (SMS-based phishing)

4. Vishing (voice-based phishing)

• Common phishing tactics:

1. Urgency or scarcity scams

2. Fake login pages

3. Malware attachments

4. Deceptive links