What is Smishing?

• A. The phishing attack via email with attachments
• B. The phishing attack via social media
• C. The phishing attack via text message
• D. The phishing attack via phone

Answer: (C)

Smishing is phishing that happens through text messages. Attackers send SMS messages that look like they’re from a legitimate company—banks, delivery services, or telecom providers—and try to get you to click a link, call a number, or share sensitive information. The goal is to steal credentials, install malware, or obtain one-time codes, often by creating urgency or fear. This is different from phishing via email or social media, and from vishing, which uses voice calls. To stay safe, don’t click links in unsolicited texts or share passwords or OTPs; verify messages through official channels instead.