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Antivirus software is of only limited use in protecting a user from phishing attacks. The antivirus might detect and deal with a virus installed when a user is suckered by a phishing attack - but many phishing attacks simply try to trick users into giving up sensitive information. Since the email the user sends back in response is not actually a virus, antivirus will not protect against it. Likewise - if a user is tricked into going to a website and divulging information - the website is not a virus, so antivirus will not protect against it. There are some computer security products that will detect some tricks that phishing perpetrators use to redirect users to a different web site than the one they think they are going to and will alert the user or block the redirect. Some products also maintain a "blacklist" of known phishing sites, but neither of these is actually antivirus.
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Running antivirus software can help protect you from phishing scams.?
Anti-virus can only protect you from the consequences of phishing scams in that if you install a virus when you fall for a scam, the anti-virus might pick up the malware. Some antivirus software will also scan executables that may be embedded in emails. Anti-virus will NOT tell you whether an email is phishing.
A Phone survey is what type of attack?
Phishing
What is an email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called?
Spear phishing An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called spear phishing. Usually, phishing is when the recipient receives an email that has a scam link in it.
What is an An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called?
Spear phishing An email attack that targets a particular individual group or organization is called spear phishing. Usually, phishing is when the recipient receives an email that has a scam link in it.
What is whaling phishing?
Attack on wealthy or high ranking people
What whale phishing?
Attack on wealthy or high ranking people
Which social engineering attack sends personalized message to high ranking?
phishing
How does Spear phishing differ from phishing?
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.Spear Phishing is the same as Phishing. The difference is that the attack is targeted towards a specific person or group.Whaling is the same thing as Spear Phishing. The difference is that the specific target is high-value, such as company CEOs, CFOs, etc.
Does apple block phishing sites?
Yes, Apple does offer web settings that will help to block Phishing sites.
Which Social Engineering attack sends an personalized message to high ranking individuals?
phishing
Social Engineering attack sends an personalized message to high-ranking individuals?
phishing
Which Social Engineering attack sends an personalized message to high-ranking individuals?
A spear phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack that sends personalized messages to high-ranking individuals. The goal is to trick the target into revealing sensitive information or taking a specific action, such as clicking a link or downloading a malicious file.
