What is 'vishing'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 'vishing'?
A. Phishing through email
B. Phishing through text messages
C. Phishing through social media
D. Phishing through voice communication, such as phone calls
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vishing is a type of phishing attack that uses voice communication, such as phone calls, to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

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Practice More Cyber Security Questions

Question #1
What form of malicious code hides itself inside the deep administrative or kernel layer of an operating system to hide active system tracking files from malware sweeps?
A. Spyware Script
B. Adware Module
C. Rootkit
D. Macro Virus

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rootkits modify system kernel code to hide processes, files, and network links, rendering themselves invisible to standard antivirus utilities.

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Question #2
A physical cyber security hazard where a threat actor looks over an employee's shoulder at an ATM or computer terminal to copy down passwords or PINs is called:
A. Baiting
B. Shoulder Surfing
C. Pretexting
D. Tailgating

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Shoulder surfing is the practice of looking over a target's shoulder to covertly observe passwords, PIN codes, or sensitive configurations as they type them.

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Question #3
What is 'ransomware'?
A. A type of malware that demands payment to restore access to files
B. A type of antivirus software
C. A type of firewall
D. A type of encryption algorithm

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the victim's files or locks their system and demands a ransom payment to restore access.

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