Multiple choice

A false warning to trick users into changing security setting on their computer

  1. phising

  2. pharming

  3. hoax

  4. vishing

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A hoax is a false warning designed to trick users into taking actions that compromise security, like changing settings or revealing credentials. Phishing steals data directly, pharming redirects to fake sites, and vishing uses phone calls - but hoaxes rely on false warnings.