A person receives an email that appears to be from their Bank, asking them to…
2026
A person receives an email that appears to be from their Bank, asking them to provide sensitive information and a one-time password (OTP) and then click a link to "verify" their account. This scenario is a classic example of which type of cyber threat?
- A.
Hacking
- B.
Phishing
- C.
Spamming
- D.
Trojan Horse
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Correct answer: B
This scenario is a classic example of phishing, where attackers impersonate a trusted entity (like a bank) to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, OTPs, or clicking malicious links.