Asked by jhon
hich of these scenarios most puts Margaret at risk of identity theft?
Margaret manages her bank account through its website while using a restaurant’s public wifi.
Margaret manages her bank account by calling her bank directly and using personal information for identification.
Margaret manages her bank account by visiting a local branch and signing paperwork for the bank teller.
Margaret manages her bank account by keeping personal records to compare to the bank’s records.
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Answer: Margaret managing her bank account through the restaurant’s public Wi‑Fi is the highest risk.
Why: Public Wi‑Fi networks are often unencrypted or can be spoofed, allowing attackers to eavesdrop, capture login credentials, or perform man‑in‑the‑middle and session‑hijacking attacks. The other scenarios (calling the bank, visiting a branch, or keeping personal records) are much lower risk or are protective measures.
Quick safety tips: avoid banking on public Wi‑Fi; if you must, use a trusted VPN and confirm HTTPS/padlock, enable two‑factor authentication, use the bank’s official app, and keep devices updated.
Why: Public Wi‑Fi networks are often unencrypted or can be spoofed, allowing attackers to eavesdrop, capture login credentials, or perform man‑in‑the‑middle and session‑hijacking attacks. The other scenarios (calling the bank, visiting a branch, or keeping personal records) are much lower risk or are protective measures.
Quick safety tips: avoid banking on public Wi‑Fi; if you must, use a trusted VPN and confirm HTTPS/padlock, enable two‑factor authentication, use the bank’s official app, and keep devices updated.
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