What is the general term for tricking users into revealing sensitive information through fraudulent emails or websites?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: What is the general term for tricking users into revealing sensitive information through fraudulent emails or websites? The correct choice is C. Phishing. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Sniffing
Why not A: “Sniffing” is not Phishing.
- B. Spamming
Why not B: “Spamming” is not Phishing.
- C. Phishing ✓
- D. Spoofing
Why not D: “Spoofing” is not Phishing.
Correct answer
C. Phishing
Explanation
Phishing is the value that answers “What is the general term for tricking users into revealing sensitive information through fraudulent emails or websites” (option C). Option A (Sniffing) is a different value from Phishing. Option B (Spamming) is a different value from Phishing. Option D (Spoofing) is a different value from Phishing. Keep Phishing as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: Windows 10/11 Official Documentation
Tags: Security & Privacy
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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