What Is Phishing

question 105

Multiple Choice

What is phishing?

• A) Reroutes requests for legitimate websites to false websites.
• B) A technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent emails that look as though they came from legitimate businesses.
• C) A masquerading attack that combines spam with spoofing.
• D) A phishing expedition in which the emails are carefully designed to target a particular person or organization.

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Definitions:

Rent

Payment made periodically by a lessee to a lessor for the use of land, buildings, or other property.

Unearned Revenue

Money received by a company for goods or services yet to be delivered or performed.

Purchase Order

A commercial document and first official offer issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

Legal Fees

Costs incurred for legal services provided by lawyers or law firms to individuals or corporations.