AP CSP Day 34 Phishing And Social Engineering
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Big Idea 5
Day 34 Practice
Focus: Phishing & Social Engineering
Practice Question
Which scenario is an example of phishing?
Why This Answer?
Phishing uses deceptive messages to trick people into providing sensitive information. The fake urgency ('account will close') is a classic phishing tactic.
Why Not the Others?
A) Cookies are standard web technology.
C) Legitimate marketing to willing recipients.
D) Strong password requirements are security measures.
Common Mistake
Watch Out!
Confusing legitimate security practices with attacks. Phishing involves DECEPTION to steal information.
AP Exam Tip
Red flags: urgency, threats, requests for personal info via email, suspicious sender addresses.