Phishing

How does spear phishing differ from regular phishing?

• It targets a large number of random individuals

• It is a highly targeted attack aimed at specific individuals or organizations
  
  

• It involves voice-based scams instead of emails
  
  

• It only occurs on social media platforms

Which of these best describes a spear phishing attack?

• A fake antivirus alert that tricks users into downloading malware
  
  

• An email tailored to a specific person using personal details to appear legitimate

• A fraudulent lottery email sent to thousands of people

• A random phone call pretending to be from your bank

What is the main goal of phishing attacks?

• To improve online security

• To gain unauthorized access to personal or financial information

• To promote cybersecurity awareness
  
  

•  To block spam emails

How can you best protect yourself from phishing attacks?

• Click on all links to verify their authenticity

• Ignore emails from unknown senders

• Respond quickly to emails that request urgent action

• Verify sender details and avoid clicking on suspicious links
  
  

What is whaling?

• A phishing attack targeting high-profile individuals like executives or government officials
  
  

• A scam that uses fake customer service representatives

• A technique used to steal credit card information through skimmers

• A type of malware that encrypts files for ransom

What is "mishing," according to Zimperium?

• A new type of email-based phishing attack

• A form of phishing that targets mobile devices using various techniques

• A method of stealing passwords through malware

• A phishing attack that only uses QR codes

Which of the following is NOT included in the term "mishing" as defined by Zimperium?

• Smishing (SMS-based phishing)

• Quishing (QR code phishing)

• Evil Twin attack (Wi-Fi phishing)

• Deepfake video scams

How does "mishing" differ from traditional phishing?

• It only targets corporate executives

• It exploits mobile-specific features like cameras and QR codes

• It primarily uses email to steal information

• It relies only on malware infections

Why are cybercriminals increasingly targeting mobile devices for phishing attacks?

• Mobile devices have weaker security than desktops

• Mobile devices do not support anti-phishing tools

• People are more likely to fall for scams on mobile devices

• Organizations are relying more on mobile devices for business operations