What Does Phishing or Pharming Involve the Use Of

question 111

Multiple Choice

What does phishing or pharming involve the use of?

• A) intellectual property theft
• B) firewalls that prevent hacking
• C) viruses sent from one station to another in a LAN
• D) deceptive e-mails that imitate popular Web sites
• E) trading of company secrets

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Definitions:

Fear Appeal

A persuasive communication strategy that uses the threat of negative consequences to influence behavior.

Sex Appeal

The ability to attract others sexually, often leveraged in marketing or personal interactions to garner interest or desire.

Knowledge Bias

A cognitive bias that occurs when an individual's existing knowledge, beliefs, or expertise affects their perception or reasoning, potentially leading to skewed opinions or judgments.

Reporting Bias

The tendency to underreport or selectively report data or research findings, often due to subjective influences or external pressures.