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Vishing
Vishing = Voice + Phishing Voice = A voice call is received. The person on the call pretends to be someone in the authority (from a govt department, or the telecom company). Phishing = Phishing is a cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent messages that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as an email or text message.
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Vishing = Voice + Phishing Voice = A voice call is received. The person on the call pretends to be someone in the authority (from a govt department, or the telecom company). Phishing = Phishing is a cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent messages that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as an email or text message.
Vishing = Voice + Phishing
Voice = A voice call is received. The person on the call pretends to be someone in the authority (from a govt department, or the telecom company).
Phishing = Phishing is
a cyberattack that involves
sending fraudulent messages that
appear to come from a legitimate source, such as an
email or text message.
Therefore, a
in a Vishing attack, a call is received. Over the call, the person takes you in confidence & makes you download an application, or click on a link. Once done, your cyberspace is compromised.
HOW TO SPOT A VISHING SCAM?
- It can be a pre recorded message aiming to instill fear in you.
- It can be a call from a government servant.
- The caller may be using fear and urgency tactics.
- Poor audio quality where if you listen carefully, there could be robotic voices from the background.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Polity & Governance.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
Test your understanding
Questions from this article
Prelims practiceWith reference to Vishing, consider the following statements:
- It can be a pre recorded message aiming to instill fear in you.
- It can be a call from a government servant.
- The caller may be using fear and urgency tactics.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of Vishing for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- HOW TO SPOT A VISHING SCAM?
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Vishing in the news?
Vishing = Voice + Phishing Voice = A voice call is received. The person on the call pretends to be someone in the authority (from a govt department, or the telecom company).
What are the key facts about Vishing?
Phishing = Phishing is a cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent messages that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as an email or text message. Therefore, a in a Vishing attack, a call is received. Over the call, the person takes you in confidence & makes you download an application, or click on a link.
Why is Vishing important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Polity & Governance and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.