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What is phishing?
What is phishing?
- A type of fishing technique
- A type of computer software
- A method of data analysis
- A form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information (correct)
What is the purpose of a phishing attack?
What is the purpose of a phishing attack?
- To provide technical support
- To enhance computer performance
- To reveal sensitive information or install malware (correct)
- To repair computer systems
When was the term 'phishing' first recorded?
When was the term 'phishing' first recorded?
- 2005
- 2015
- 1995 (correct)
- 1985
What is the most common type of cybercrime as of 2020?
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?
What measures can be taken to prevent or reduce the impact of phishing attacks?
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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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