[amp_mcq option1=”phishing” option2=”pharming” option3=”a Denial of Service (DoS) attack” option4=”spoofing” correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is: C. a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is an attempt to make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users. DoS attacks are typically carried out by flooding the target with so much traffic that it is unable to function properly.
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that uses deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Pharming is a type of attack that redirects users to a fake website that looks like the real thing. Spoofing is a type of attack that involves sending fake emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source.
Here are some additional details about each of the options:
- Phishing: Phishing attacks are typically carried out by sending emails that appear to be from a legitimate company, such as a bank or credit card company. The email will often contain a link that takes the user to a fake website that looks like the real thing. Once the user enters their login information on the fake website, the attacker can steal their credentials and use them to access their account.
- Pharming: Pharming attacks are carried out by compromising a DNS server. A DNS server is responsible for translating website addresses into IP addresses. When a user types a website address into their web browser, the DNS server looks up the IP address of the website and sends it to the user’s computer. If the DNS server has been compromised, it will send the user to a fake website instead of the real website.
- Spoofing: Spoofing attacks are carried out by sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The email or text message will often contain a link that takes the user to a fake website or a phone number that the attacker controls. Once the user clicks on the link or calls the phone number, the attacker can steal their personal information.
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