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312-50V7 · Question #487

An Attacker creates a zuckerjournals.com website by copying and mirroring HACKERJOURNALS.COM site to spread the news that Hollywood actor Jason Jenkins died in a car accident. The attacker then…

The correct answer is D. Visit the site by clicking on a link from Google search engine. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

An Attacker creates a zuckerjournals.com website by copying and mirroring HACKERJOURNALS.COM site to spread the news that Hollywood actor Jason Jenkins died in a car accident. The attacker then submits his fake site for indexing in major search engines. When users search for "Jason Jenkins", attacker's fake site shows up and dupes victims by the fake news. This is another great example that some people do not know what URL's are. Real website:

unfortunately some people still do not know what an URL is. It's the address that you enter into the address bar at the top your browser and this is clearly not legit site, its

Exhibits

312-50V7 question #487 exhibit 1
312-50V7 question #487 exhibit 2

Options

  • AVisit the site using secure HTTPS protocol and check the SSL certificate for authenticity
  • BNavigate to the site by visiting various blogs and forums for authentic links
  • CEnable Cache on your browser and lookout for error message warning on the screen
  • DVisit the site by clicking on a link from Google search engine

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  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    9% (2)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    82% (18)

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