The term smishing combines which two terms?

The term smishing combines which two terms?

• A. The term smishing combines 'SMS' and 'phishing'.
• B. The term smishing combines 'SMS' and 'smuggling'.
• C. The term smishing combines 'SMS' and 'spoofing'.
• D. The term smishing combines 'SSH' and 'phishing'.

Answer: (A)

Smishing is a portmanteau formed by combining SMS and phishing. SMS stands for Short Message Service, the text-messaging system on mobile devices, and phishing is a deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information or credentials. The term captures the idea of phishing conducted via text messages, often trying to lure you into clicking a malicious link or sharing personal data. The other options don’t fit because they describe unrelated concepts: smuggling is about illegal movement of goods, spoofing is about impersonation in general, and SSH is a secure remote login protocol not connected to text-based scams. Understanding this combination helps you recognize threats that arrive through text messages.

Smishing is a portmanteau formed by combining SMS and phishing. SMS stands for Short Message Service, the text-messaging system on mobile devices, and phishing is a deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information or credentials. The term captures the idea of phishing conducted via text messages, often trying to lure you into clicking a malicious link or sharing personal data. The other options don’t fit because they describe unrelated concepts: smuggling is about illegal movement of goods, spoofing is about impersonation in general, and SSH is a secure remote login protocol not connected to text-based scams. Understanding this combination helps you recognize threats that arrive through text messages.