A ______ Attack Is a Targeted Attempt to Steal Sensitive

question 102

Multiple Choice

A ______ attack is a targeted attempt to steal sensitive information from a company, such as financial data or personal details about employees.

• A) Phishing
• B) Spear-phishing
• C) Spear-whaling
• D) Whaling

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Definitions:

Financial Markets

Platforms where buyers and sellers trade financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect supply and demand.

Real Rate Of Return

The annual percentage of profit or loss on an investment adjusted for inflation.

T-Bill Rate

The interest rate paid by U.S. Treasury bills, considered a benchmark for the risk-free interest rate.

Inflation Rate

A surge in the broad cost of goods and services, leading to a fall in the power to purchase.