Phishing is defined as?

• A. A method of distributing malware by USB
• B. A security protocol to protect data
• C. Someone uses a fake email or website to get you to enter your info
• D. A way to encrypt passwords

Answer: (C)

Phishing is a deceptive social engineering tactic that uses a fake email or website to coax you into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. The attacker pretends to be a trusted entity and relies on your trust or a sense of urgency, hoping you’ll enter credentials on a counterfeit site or respond with data. This is different from delivering malware via USB, which is about spreading malicious software through physical devices; it isn’t a security protocol meant to protect data, nor is it a method for encrypting passwords. A common phishing scenario looks like a message that seems to come from your bank asking you to “verify your account” and prompts you to click a link and log in. To guard against it, check the sender carefully, hover over links to see the real URL, and type the official site address directly instead of following a link in the message.