Multiple choice technology security

Phishing attacks are successful when

  1. The web server is not patched

  2. The attack entices a user to perform a certain action

  3. Users do not patch their machines

  4. Users share email accounts
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Phishing is social engineering that tricks users into performing actions like clicking malicious links or entering credentials. It targets human behavior, not technical vulnerabilities. Options A and C describe technical exploitation, while D is unrelated to phishing success.

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