20june2019 paper1 Q44
0. With respect to computers, which one of the following best describes phishing?
- A
A malicious program installed on a system that stays concealed to avoid detection.
- B
A method of bypassing normal authentication procedures over a connection to a network.
- C
A type of unsolicited bulk email of identical messages sent to numerous recipients.
- D
An attempt to acquire sensitive information for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.
- Option : D
- Explanation : Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
