Similar to Phishing, _____ Is Directing Internet Users to Fraudulent

question 21

Multiple Choice

Similar to phishing, _____ is directing Internet users to fraudulent Web sites with the intention of stealing their personal information, such as Social Security numbers, passwords, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers.

• A)sniffing
• B)screening
• C)pharming
• D)cybersquatting

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Definitions:

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, stock and options exchanges.

Permanent Residents

Individuals who are legally authorized to live and work in a country indefinitely, though they are not citizens of that country.

Exempt From Registration

Refers to securities or transactions that are not required to be registered with regulatory authorities due to specific conditions or exemptions.

Private Placement Offering

The sale of stocks, bonds, or securities directly to private investors rather than through a public offering, typically involving fewer regulatory requirements.