Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 4 - Networking and the Internet - Section 4.5 - Security - Questions & Exercises - Page 210: 1

Answer

Phishing is a technique for obtaining sensitive information by asking users for their passwords, credit card numbers, etc., through email while masquerading as a legitimate entity such as the user’s bank or the campus IT department. Computers are not secured against phishing; users must rely on sound judgment when revealing sensitive data to others without proper verification.

Work Step by Step

Phishing is a technique for obtaining sensitive information by asking users for their passwords, credit card numbers, etc., through email while masquerading as a legitimate entity such as the user’s bank or the campus IT department. Computers are not secured against phishing; users must rely on sound judgment when revealing sensitive data to others without proper verification.
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