Question

Phishing is

• A. A Govt. plan
• B. A stem cell
• C. A fraudulent way of getting the PIN and bank passwords using emails
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Phishing is a deceitful practice that aims to obtain sensitive information like PINs and bank passwords by using deceptive emails or similar messages. This term is associated with cybercrime and security awareness. In phishing attacks, fraudulent actors impersonate legitimate institutions to trick individuals into revealing confidential information. This method often involves creating fake websites or emails that closely resemble those of actual organizations, to exploit the trust of potential victims.

Options	Description
A Govt. plan	Incorrect. Phishing is not related to any governmental plans. It is a criminal activity.
A stem cell	Incorrect. Stem cells are biological cells, not associated with phishing.
A fraudulent way of getting the PIN and bank passwords using emails	Correct. Phishing is a cyber scam using email to fraudulently acquire sensitive information.
None of these	Incorrect. This option doesn't match the definition of phishing.

Therefore, the correct choice is "A fraudulent way of getting the PIN and bank passwords using emails," as it accurately describes the nature of phishing activities in cyber security contexts.