Question

Jayla says that since she is careful with how she uses her smartphone, laptop, and other internet-connected devices, she should be safe from identity thieves. What common method of stealing information is Jayla MOST likely overlooking with this assessment?

(1 point)

offline methods such as stealing a wallet


phishing emails that trick the recipient


spyware such as cameras in public places


theft by legitimate or actual bank employees

Answer 1

phishing emails that trick the recipient

Reason: phishing is a social‑engineering attack that tricks people into revealing credentials or personal data even when their devices are otherwise secure. Vigilance about suspicious messages, verifying senders/URLs, avoiding unsolicited links/attachments, and using multifactor authentication reduce the risk.