CMA Foundation · Fundamentals of Business Laws and Business Communication · Internet-based Business Communication
Ravi receives an email that appears to come from his bank, asking him to click a link and enter his net-banking password to avoid account suspension. The link leads to a look-alike website. This attack is best described as:
The attack is phishing. The sender pretends to be a trusted bank and uses a deceptive email and a look-alike website to trick the victim into revealing a password. Spam is merely unwanted bulk mail, while encryption and backup are defensive tools rather than attacks.
- APhishingCorrect
- BSpamming
- CEncryption
- DData backup
Explanation
Phishing uses fake messages and look-alike websites to trick people into revealing confidential credentials. Spamming is sending unsolicited bulk messages without necessarily stealing credentials. Encryption and backup are protective measures, not attacks.
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