Phishing Flashcards
1
Q
Phishing
A
- Social engineering with a touch of spoofing
- Often delivered by spam, IM, etc.
- Very remarkable when well done
• Don’t be fooled - Check the URL
- Usually there’s something not quite right
- Spelling, fonts, graphics
- Vishing is done over the phone
- Fake security checks or bank updates
2
Q
Spear phishing
A
- Phishing with inside information
- Makes the attack more believable
- Spear phishing the CEO is “whaling”