Phishing Attacks

Phishing Attacks

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What is phishing?

A form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information

What is the purpose of a phishing attack?

To reveal sensitive information or install malware

When was the term 'phishing' first recorded?

1995

What is the most common type of cybercrime as of 2020?

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What measures can be taken to prevent or reduce the impact of phishing attacks?

<p>Legislation, user education, public awareness, and technical security measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is phishing? What is the purpose of a phishing attack? When was the term 'phishing' first recorded? What is the most common type of cybercrime as of 2020? What measures can be taken to prevent or reduce the impact of phishing attacks?

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