CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) Practice

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How is "Pharming" different from "Phishing"?

  1. Targeted at individuals with high income

  2. Redirects users to fake websites

  3. Manipulates search engine results

  4. Deploys malware through email links

The correct answer is: Redirects users to fake websites

Pharming is a type of cyber attack where cybercriminals redirect users to fake websites by manipulating the DNS settings on a computer or a server. On the other hand, phishing is a type of cyber attack where cybercriminals attempt to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. The main difference between Pharming and Phishing lies in how they operate - Pharming directly redirects users to fake websites through DNS manipulation, while Phishing relies on social engineering techniques to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information.

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