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Smishing: Phishing attacks carried out via SMS to steal personal information.

Malware: Malicious software intended to damage or gain unauthorised access to
devices or networks.

Vishing: Phishing through voice calls where attackers impersonate legitimate
entities.

Virtual Private Network (VPN): A service that encrypts Internet traffic for secure
online activity, especially on public networks.

Phishing is a common online trick used to fool people into sharing personal information.
Phishing messages often contain spelling or grammatical mistakes that are not typical
of trusted companies.

Update passwords for the affected accounts and ensure they are strong and unique.
Online shopping scams are designed to trick people into paying for goods or services
that never arrive.

A strong password is your first line of defence against phishing.

Phishing attacks can affect anyone and one of the best ways to protect yourself and
others is by spreading awareness.

A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. Select the most accurate definition of phishing in online security.

(i) Protecting information (ii) A scam to steal details

(iii) A type of malware (iv) A security feature

2. Choose the type of phishing that uses voice calls to steal personal information.

(i) Smishing (ii) Vishing

(iii) Email Scams (iv) Fake Support

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