Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 4 - No. 20)
Which of the following are characteristics of a phishing attack?
Sending legitimate-looking emails designed to trick the recipients.
Targeting specific people rather than carrying out a blanket attack.
Redirecting a user to a fake website to steal personal data.
Manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures.
Explanation
Phishing attacks use deceptive emails to trick users into revealing personal information. The other options describe spear phishing, pharming and social engineering.
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