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EC0-350 · Question #101

In this attack, a victim receives an e-mail claiming from PayPal stating that their account has been disabled and confirmation is required before activation. The attackers then scam to collect not…

The correct answer is D. Antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall software can very easily detect these type of attacks. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

In this attack, a victim receives an e-mail claiming from PayPal stating that their account has been disabled and confirmation is required before activation. The attackers then scam to collect not one but two credit card numbers, ATM PIN number and other personal details. Ignorant users usually fall prey to this scam. Which of the following statement is incorrect related to this attack?

Options

  • ADo not reply to email messages or popup ads asking for personal or financial information
  • BDo not trust telephone numbers in e-mails or popup ads
  • CReview credit card and bank account statements regularly
  • DAntivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall software can very easily detect these type of attacks
  • EDo not send credit card numbers, and personal or financial information via e-mail

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    80% (43)
  • E
    9% (5)

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