220-802 · Question #953
A website that attempts to mimic a bank website with malicious intent is known as which of the following?
The correct answer is D. Phishing. Phishing is the correct answer. A phishing attack involves creating a fraudulent website that mimics a legitimate one (such as a bank) to trick users into entering sensitive credentials or personal information. The fake site looks nearly identical to the real one, deceiving…
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A website that attempts to mimic a bank website with malicious intent is known as which of the following?
Options
- AMalware
- BShoulder surfing
- CSocial engineering
- DPhishing
How the community answered
(45 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C7% (3)
- D89% (40)
Explanation
Phishing is the correct answer. A phishing attack involves creating a fraudulent website that mimics a legitimate one (such as a bank) to trick users into entering sensitive credentials or personal information. The fake site looks nearly identical to the real one, deceiving victims into believing they are on a trusted platform. Malware refers to malicious software, shoulder surfing is physically observing someone's screen or keyboard, and social engineering is a broader category of manipulation tactics - phishing is a specific type of social engineering, but the most precise answer here is phishing.
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