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Phishing Scams Awareness Quiz

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What is the main goal of phishing?

To acquire sensitive information by impersonating trusted entities (correct)

To exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems

To gain unauthorized access by changing IP addresses

To disrupt a system or network with excessive traffic

How is spoofing best described?

Pretending to be someone else online to steal information

Disrupting a system or network with excessive traffic

Unauthorized intrusion into computer systems or networks

Forging information or disguising oneself to deceive (correct)

What characterizes hacking?

Acquiring sensitive information by impersonating trusted entities

Unauthorized intrusion into computer systems or networks to exploit vulnerabilities (correct)

Pretending to be someone else online to steal information

Disrupting a system or network with excessive traffic

What is the primary impact of DoS attacks?

<p>Disrupting a system or network with excessive traffic, rendering it inaccessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does phishing differ from hacking?

<p>Phishing aims to acquire sensitive information by impersonating trusted entities, while hacking involves unauthorized intrusion into systems or networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Phishing and Hacking

The main goal of phishing is to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data, by disguising as a trustworthy entity or person.

Spoofing

Spoofing is best described as the act of disguising one's identity or source of communication, often through fake emails, websites, or messages, to deceive or manipulate others.

Hacking

Hacking is characterized by unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or digital resource, often with malicious intent to steal, modify, or destroy data.

Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

The primary impact of DoS attacks is to overwhelm a system, network, or website with excessive traffic, rendering it unavailable to users, and potentially leading to system crashes or slowdowns.

Phishing vs. Hacking

Phishing differs from hacking in that phishing involves deceiving individuals into divulging sensitive information, whereas hacking involves unauthorized access to digital systems or data without the owner's knowledge or consent.

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Test your knowledge of phishing scams with this quiz! Identify common red flags, learn to spot fraudulent emails and websites, and discover how to protect yourself from falling victim to phishing attacks. Understand the importance of safeguarding your sensitive information and staying vigilant against cybercriminals.