What does the term 'phishing' refer to in the context of web and email?
A. A method to speed up browsing
B. A type of virus
C. A protocol for file transfer
D. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Phishing is a cyber attack that uses deceptive emails or websites to trick users into providing personal data such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details.
Explanation:
OAuth (Open Authorization) is an open standard for token-based authentication, commonly used for APIs to allow third-party services access without exposing passwords.
Which standard cryptographic protocol is most commonly used to establish an encrypted and secure link between a web browser and a web server in modern HTTPS implementations?
Explanation:
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the modern cryptographic protocol that has succeeded Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to secure HTTP communications over HTTPS.
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