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What is the purpose of using bait in the context of malware distribution?
What is the purpose of using bait in the context of malware distribution?
- To deceive people by posing as something worthwhile and trick them into clicking (correct)
- To create a legitimate company or service and request urgent actions
- To send out emails to a wide audience with personal information
- To attract fishes in the ocean and catch them for dinner
What is the difference between phishing and spear phishing?
What is the difference between phishing and spear phishing?
- Phishing targets a wide audience, while spear phishing targets an individual or a small group (correct)
- Phishing aims to access accounts, while spear phishing aims to steal identities
- Phishing uses bait, while spear phishing uses direct methods
- Phishing is more deceptive than spear phishing
How do criminals typically utilize email for phishing?
How do criminals typically utilize email for phishing?
- Create fake email accounts to access personal information
- Send out emails with personal information to a wide audience
- Pretend to be a legitimate company or service and request urgent actions (correct)
- Pose as an individual and request personal information
What is the potential consequence of falling for a phishing attempt?
What is the potential consequence of falling for a phishing attempt?
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Why do criminals use spear phishing instead of traditional phishing?
Why do criminals use spear phishing instead of traditional phishing?
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