Phishing

What is phishing primarily characterized as?

• A type of malware that infects computers.

• Social engineering combined with spoofing.

• A method for encrypting sensitive data.

• A physical security breach.

Which of the following is a common indicator that an email or website might be part of a phishing attempt?

• It uses a secure HTTPS connection.

• The URL is identical to the legitimate site.

• There are inconsistencies in spelling, fonts, or graphics.

• It requests a two-factor authentication code.

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What is a common tactic used in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks?

• Directly installing ransomware on a victim's device.

• Exploiting trust in email sources through spoofed addresses.

• Physically stealing hardware from a company.

• Launching a denial-of-service attack on a server.

What is "pretexting" in the context of social engineering?

• Creating a fake website to collect login credentials.

• Using a fabricated scenario to trick someone into revealing information.

• Sending unsolicited bulk messages to many recipients.

• Intercepting communication between two parties.

What is the primary difference between vishing and smishing?

• Vishing targets businesses, while smishing targets individuals.

• Vishing involves voice communication, while smishing uses text messages.

• Vishing uses malware, while smishing relies on social engineering.

• Vishing is a type of phishing, while smishing is a type of ransomware.