Question

Priya received an email that appeared to be from her bank, asking her to update her account information by clicking on a link. She clicked the link to enter her details, but immediately after, some amount was debited from her account. What type of cybercrime did Priya fall victim to?

Options

• Cyber stalking

• Phishing

• Fishing

• Cyber bullying

Answer 1

Phishing

Explanation:

Phishing is a form of cybercrime in which attackers send fake emails that appear to come from trusted organizations (such as banks) in order to deceive people into sharing sensitive information like login details, credit card numbers, or bank account data.