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:

PEN Dimensions

A psychological theory focusing on three major traits of personality: Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism.

Hans Eysenck

A British psychologist known for his theories on personality and intelligence, emphasizing genetics over environment.

Neurological Functioning

Refers to the proper operation of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, which enables thought, behavior, and bodily functions.

Big Five Personality Traits

A model outlining five broad dimensions of human personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.