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Which of the following are examples of fraudulent use of the internet?

1.Blogging
2.Booking a cinema ticket
3.Pharming
4.Phishing
A1 & 2 only
B3 & 4 only ✓ Correct
C2 & 3 only
D1 & 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 3 & 4 only
Explanation

The fraudulent uses of the internet here are Statement 3 pharming and Statement 4 phishing, both schemes to steal personal or financial information.

Phishing tricks a victim with fake emails or messages into revealing passwords or bank details.

Pharming secretly redirects a user from a genuine website to a fake copy to capture their data.

Statement 1 blogging is simply publishing posts online, a legitimate activity.

Statement 2 booking a cinema ticket online is a normal, honest transaction.

Phishing relies on a deceptive lure, while pharming manipulates the address lookup behind the scenes.

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