Banking Computers Science IBPS Bank Clerk Online CWE-IV Exam Held on 20-12-2014

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    _____ is the act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes. indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

    A)  Spoofing          

    B)  Hacking

    C)  Phishing           

    D)  Whaling

    E)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames. Passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. It is typically carried out by email spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website.


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