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CIPP-US · Question #162
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?
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.
Data Breaches
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
How the community answered
(16 responses)- A75% (12)
- B13% (2)
- C6% (1)
- D6% (1)
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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#spear phishing#social engineering#phishing attacks#cybersecurity threats
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