The customers of a national bank recently received emails from a fake email address asking them to make a phone call to a number mentioned in the email and provide information regarding their account numbers, recent transactions, and online passwords. The email informed them that it was a check being conducted by the bank to update their personal information. This is an example of:
A) phishing.
B) search marketing.
C) vishing.
D) data mining.

Question

​The customers of a national bank recently received emails from a fake email address asking them to make a phone call to a number mentioned in the email and provide information regarding their account numbers, recent transactions, and online passwords. The email informed them that it was a check being conducted by the bank to update their personal information. This is an example of:
A) phishing.
B) search marketing.
C) vishing.
D) data mining.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phishing is a type of online fraud in which criminals send emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate organizations, such as banks or credit card companies. The emails or text messages often contain links to fake websites that look like the real thing, and they ask users to enter their personal information, such as their account numbers, passwords, and Social Security numbers.

​The Customers of a National Bank Recently Received Emails from a Fake

The Customers of a National Bank Recently Received Emails from a Fake