Author Question: Describe pretexting and phishing. What will be an ideal ... (Read 63 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Describe pretexting and phishing.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following functions does a project- and issue-tracking software perform?

A) comparing and analyzing a project with a competitors' project in the market
B) enforcing checkout procedures to prevent developers from writing over another's files
C) allowing customers to estimate the sales of a product before its launch in the market
D) maintaining a complete history of project activity, including dates and tasks assigned

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Pretexting occurs when someone deceives by pretending to be someone else. A common scam involves a telephone caller who pretends to be from a credit card company and claims to be checking the validity of credit card numbers. Phishing is a similar technique for obtaining unauthorized data that uses pretexting via email. The phisher pretends to be a legitimate company and sends an email requesting confidential data, such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, account passwords, and so forth. Phishing compromises legitimate brands and trademarks.

Answer to Question 2

D