Match List I (Cyber attack) with List II (Description) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Spyware

ii.Phishing

iii.Ransomware

iv.Pharming

List II

a.Sending an email to lure users to a fake website to obtain their personal details

b.Downloading of malicious code to redirect users to a fake website to obtain their personal details

c.A key logger used to record key presses and send them to a third party

d.Holding a user's data hostage, often for a release fee

Ai-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b ✓ Correct

Bi-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c

Ci-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c

Di-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c

Correct answer: (A) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Explanation

Spyware secretly records key presses through a key logger and sends them to a third party.

Phishing sends deceptive emails that lure users to a fake website to steal their personal details.

Ransomware holds a user's data hostage by encrypting it, often demanding a release fee.

Pharming downloads malicious code that silently redirects users to a fake website to capture their details.

Phishing relies on a lure message, while pharming redirects without the user clicking a bait link.

All four are cyber attacks aimed at stealing information or extorting victims.

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