Which of the Following Is True of Phishing

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of phishing?

• A)It is the process of stealing personal data from a victim by convincing him to disclose information.
• B)It is useful in monitoring the web traffic into and out of an unsecured computer network.
• C)It involves the use of several thousand computers to launch malicious attacks that can cripple websites.
• D)It uses small pieces of code inserted into a browser that track an Internet user's activity and transmit the data to third parties.

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Definitions:

Clinical Depression

A severe mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in most activities.

Learned Helplessness Model

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their circumstances, leading them to accept and endure negative situations.

Pessimistic Attributions

The tendency to explain negative events or situations as being due to stable, global, and internal factors, often contributing to feelings of helplessness and depression.

Self-Presentation Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals adjust their behavior and appearance to create specific impressions in the minds of others.