Simone is aware that there are a variety of security tools available for her new computer, but she is not entirely sure which kinds of products she needs for which situations. She asks you for some advice.
Simone does her banking with Bank of America and was nervous lately when she began to be the victim of scams in which she was the recipient of official-looking email messages that appeared to be coming from Bank of America but ultimately turned out not to be legitimate. Which of the following can she use to keep this from happening in the future?
A) pop-up blocker
B) phishing filter
C) adware remover
D) anti-spam program

Question

Simone is aware that there are a variety of security tools available for her new computer, but she is not entirely sure which kinds of products she needs for which situations. She asks you for some advice. ​
Simone does her banking with Bank of America and was nervous lately when she began to be the victim of scams in which she was the recipient of official-looking email messages that appeared to be coming from Bank of America but ultimately turned out not to be legitimate. Which of the following can she use to keep this from happening in the future?
A) pop-up blocker
B) phishing filter
C) adware remover
D) anti-spam program

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Simone should use a phishing filter, which is designed to block fraudulent emails and websites that impersonate legitimate businesses. This will help her avoid falling victim to phishing scams and keep her personal and financial information secure. Pop-up blockers prevent unwanted pop-up ads, adware removers remove adware from her computer, and anti-spam programs filter out spam emails, but they will not address Simone's specific concern about phishing scams.

Simone Is Aware That There Are a Variety of Security