Distinguish between : Phishing and Smishing.
CS Professional · Banking and Insurance - Laws and Practice · PYQS · December 2025
Distinguish between : Phishing and Smishing.
Answer & Explanation:
Phishing Vs. Smishing: Phishing is an attempt to 'fish' for banking details. Phishing could be an e-mail that appears to be from a known institution like banks / a popular website. But banks will never ask for confidential data like login and transaction password, One Time Password (OTP) etc. Smishing is a type of cyberattack where scammers use text messages to trick individuals into revealing personal information. It is a form of phishing that leverages the trust people placed in SMS messages to steal sensitive data like bank account details, passwords, and social security numbers.
Topics: Cyber Security
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