Define these terms: (i) Phishing (iii) Hacking (ii) Scam (iv) Spoofing

Q. Define these terms:

(i) Phishing

(iii) Hacking

(ii) Scam

(iv) Spoofing

Answer =

(i) Phishing: - Phishing is the practice of attempting to acquire sensitive information from individuals over the internet, by means of deception.

(ii) Scams: - Any fraudulent business practice that extracts money from an unsuspecting, ignorant person is called a scam.
These days, the Internet has become another primary source of scams. Scams committed over the Internet are called online scams.

(iii) Hacking: - Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to a network or computer or digital files, with an intention to steal or manipulate data or information or to install malware.

(iv) Spoofing: - It refers to is a fraudulent or malicious practice in which communication is sent from an unknown source disguised as a trusted source known to the receiver.

In spoofing attack, a hacker or malicious individual impersonates another user or device on a network, duping users or systems into believing they are legitimate or authentic.