Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) — Question 6

What tactic does pharming use to achieve its goal?

Answer options

• A. It modifies the user's Hosts file.
• B. It encrypts files on a user's computer.
• C. It creates a false display advertisement.
• D. It generates a malicious instant message.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as pharming specifically targets the user's Hosts file to redirect them to malicious sites without their knowledge. Options B, C, and D describe different types of cyber attacks but do not relate to the technique of pharming, which involves manipulation of DNS settings or the Hosts file.