Question

Phishing is a type of cyber crime that involves

• A. Unauthorized physical access to a computer system
• B. Denying access to a webservice
• C. Sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive information
• D. Serves as a backdoor to allow access to intruders

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sending fraudulent emails to obtain sensitive information

• Phishing is a type of cyberattack that uses fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls or websites to trick people into sharing sensitive data, downloading malware or otherwise exposing themselves to cybercrime.