What is 'pharming'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 'pharming'?
A. A type of firewall
B. A type of farming
C. A type of phishing that redirects users to fake websites without their knowledge
D. A type of antivirus
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pharming is a cyber attack that redirects a website's traffic to a fake site without the user's knowledge, often by exploiting DNS vulnerabilities, to steal information.

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Which antivirus analysis protocol examines an unverified application’s structural code commands for suspicious traits or potential threats, even if that specific file hash has never been documented before?
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B. Database Indexing Lookup
C. Static Signature Masking
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Correct Answer: Option D


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