Phishing occurs when a competitor or other party clicks on a sponsored link repeatedly in order to foul up advertising effectiveness.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. Phishing refers to attempting to obtain sensitive information from someone through fraudulent means, such as posing as a trustworthy entity. Clicking on a sponsored link repeatedly to undermine advertising effectiveness would be considered click fraud.

Phishing Occurs When a Competitor or Other Party Clicks on a Sponsored