In which of the following cases, a user is persuaded to reveal personal data…
2025
In which of the following cases, a user is persuaded to reveal personal data by hackers/cyber criminals?
- A.
Eavesdropping attack
- B.
SQL Injection attack
- C.
Phishing
- D.
Website Defacement
Attempted by 2 students.
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Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Phishing. This attack relies on social engineering to persuade users into revealing sensitive personal data through fraudulent communications, rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities.