WBCS.LIVE practice question

In the context of cyber security, what does phishing refer to?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A method of securing web traffic
  2. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
  3. A type of virus that spreads via email
  4. A method of encrypting data for storage

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity