Which type of attack deliberately misdirects users to a fake version of a real website?
- vishing
- pharming
- whaling
- spamming
Explanation: Pharming deliberately misdirects users to a fake version of an official website. Often referred to as voice phishing, vishing sees criminals use voice communication technology to encourage users to divulge information, such as their credit card details. Whaling is a phishing attack that targets high profile individuals. Spamming is the sending of unsolicited email, often sent in bulk by computers infected by viruses or worms, and often containing malicious links, malware, or deceptive content.
Exam with this question: 2.5.13 Check Your Understanding – Application Attacks
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