CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1856

Phishing attack works primarily through:

A.
email and hyperlinks
B. SMS
C. chat
D. email attachment
E. news
F. file download
G. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
“Phishing applies to email appearing to come from a legitimate business, requesting “verification”” of information and warning of some dire consequence if it is not done. The letter usually contains a link to a fradulent web page that looks legitimate and has a form requesting everything from a home address to an ATM card’s PIN.”