What Is It Called When an Attacker Convinces You to Enter

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is it called when an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website after receiving an email from a person masquerading as an employee from your bank?

• A) encryption
• B) dumpster diving
• C) phishing
• D) identity theft

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Definitions:

Firm Commitment

An underwriting agreement in which an underwriter agrees to buy all the unsold shares in an initial public offering (IPO).

Underwriter

A person or institution that assesses and accepts the risk on investments, insurance, or securities, often by buying or guaranteeing them.

Direct Costs

Direct costs are expenses directly tied to the production of a product or service, such as raw materials and labor.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the next dollar of taxable income, indicating the percentage of additional income that is taken in taxes.