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What is the definition of phishing?
The correct answer is D. sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source. Phishing is defined as sending fraudulent communications that appear to originate from a reputable and trustworthy source, aiming to deceive recipients into revealing sensitive information.
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What is the definition of phishing?
Options
- Amalicious email spoofing attack that targets a specific organization or individual
- Bimpersonation of an authorized website to deceive users into entering their credentials
- Cany kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk
- Dsending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D88% (29)
Why each option
Phishing is defined as sending fraudulent communications that appear to originate from a reputable and trustworthy source, aiming to deceive recipients into revealing sensitive information.
This describes spear phishing, which is a specific type of phishing targeting an individual or organization, not the general definition of phishing.
This describes a common tactic or component often used *in* phishing attacks (e.g., a malicious landing page), but not the overarching definition of phishing itself.
This describes spam, which is unsolicited bulk communication; spam is not necessarily fraudulent or designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, unlike phishing.
Phishing is a cyberattack where fraudulent communications, often via email, text, or social media, masquerade as coming from a legitimate entity. Its purpose is to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information like usernames, passwords, or credit card details, or to deploy malware.
Concept tested: Definition of phishing
Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/internet-safety/what-is-phishing
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