Bob Gets an E-Mail Addressed from His Bank,asking for His

question 39

Multiple Choice

Bob gets an e-mail addressed from his bank,asking for his user ID and password.He then notices that the e-mail has poor grammar and incorrect spelling.He calls up his bank to ask if they sent the e-mail,and they promptly tell him they did not and would not ask for that kind of information.What is this type of attack called?

• A)Phishing
• B)Pharming
• C)Spear pharming
• D)Spishing

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

A situational predicament in which people are or feel themselves to be at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group.

Stigmatized Groups

Social groups that are subjected to discrimination, prejudice, and negative stereotyping based on perceived differences from the majority.

Performance Shortfalls

Situations where the actual outcomes do not meet the expected standards or goals, often leading to analysis and adjustment in strategies.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness and concern over being stereotyped or judged by others based on a particular trait or characteristic.