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CIPP-US · Question #162
CIPP-US Question #162: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. Spear Phishing. Phishing; users are encouraged by emails or other expressions to share usernames and passwords with parties who act as a legitimate party such as a bank, but who misuse the data obtained. Spear phishing: is phishing aimed at an individual user.
Question
Which form of malicious online threat targets an individual user and pretends to be a legitimate party, such as a bank, to steal personal data?
Options
- ASpear Phishing
- BRansomware
- CTechnical Based Attack
- DHacking
Explanation
Phishing; users are encouraged by emails or other expressions to share usernames and passwords with parties who act as a legitimate party such as a bank, but who misuse the data obtained. Spear phishing: is phishing aimed at an individual user.
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