Vishing

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Consider the following statements about the

1. Vishing is a form of phishing conducted over the telephone.
2. Vishing attacks typically involve fraudsters pretending to be representatives from legitimate organizations.
3. Vishing attacks can be prevented by using two-factor authentication.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: b) 

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: 
• Vishing, a combination of "voice" and "phishing," refers to fraudulent practices conducted over the phone to trick individuals into revealing personal information.
• Statement 2 is correct: 
• Vishing attacks often involve fraudsters pretending to be from legitimate organizations, such as banks or government agencies, to gain the trust of the victim.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: 
• While two-factor authentication (2FA) is an important security measure, it is primarily used to secure online accounts. Vishing prevention relies more on awareness and skepticism of unsolicited phone calls rather than 2FA.