Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A phishing attack that uses telephone calls instead of e-mails.
A)Adware
B)Backdoor
C)Botnet
D)Computer virus
E)Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-​A phishing attack that uses telephone calls instead of e-mails.
A)Adware
B)Backdoor
C)Botnet
D)Computer virus
E)Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vishing specifically refers to a type of phishing attack that uses phone calls.

Answer: D
 A computer virus is a type of malicious software that self-replicates and spreads throughout a computer system.

Answer: I
 Spear phishing is a targeted phishing attack aimed at a specific individual or organization.

Note: The other terms are not related to phone-based attacks.

Match the Following Terms to the Appropriate Definitions