The Practice of Sending E-Mails to Customers or Potential Customers

question 21

Multiple Choice

The practice of sending e-mails to customers or potential customers of a legitimate Web site asking them to click a link in the e-mail is called ____.

• A) spoofing
• B) phishing
• C) pharming
• D) swishing

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Definitions:

GPS

A global positioning system that uses satellites to provide location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth.

Smartphone

Phone with features of a computer including a wide assortment of apps, media players, high-quality cameras, and web connectivity.

Uber

A platform and service that connects passengers with drivers for hire via a mobile app, often considered a pioneer in the ride-sharing industry.

Debit Card

A payment card that deducts money directly from a consumer’s checking account to pay for a purchase.