Certified Ethical Hacker CEH · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 18
How do fraudsters trick their victims in a phishing attack?
- A A. By sending an email or message that looks like it's from a trustworthy source
- B B. By hacking into the victim's computer
- C C. By borrowing money from the victim
- D D. By creating backdoors into the application
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: A. By sending an email or message that looks like it's from a trustworthy source Explanation: Phishing is a type of online scam where a fraudster tries to trick the victim into giving them their personal information, like your username, password, or credit card number. They do this by sending the victim an email or message that looks like it's from a trustworthy source, like a bank or social media site, but it's actually fake. They might ask the victim to click on a link and enter personal information on a fake website, or they might ask the victim to download an attachment that contains malware. The goal is to steal the victim’s information and use it for fraudulent purposes, like making unauthorized purchases or accessing your bank account.Discussion
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