Q. What is Phishing

A
Hacker's attack intended to redirect a website's traffic to another, bogus site.
B
Act of browsing the Internet by going from one web page to another web page using hyperlinks in an Internet browser.
C
An attempt to obtain sensitive information from a computer system.
D
It is the use of electronic messaging systems to send an unsolicited message (spam), especially advertising, as well as sending messages repeatedly on the same site.
Solution:

  • Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

  • Cyber crimes are crimes committed in connection with computer, internet and mobile phone devices.

  • Cyberstalking is a threat made over the Internet, email, phone call, text message, web camera, website, or video.

  • Hacking is the act of illegally entering or taking control of another’s computer system and destroying computer programs or data.

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