Question

What is the main difference between spam and phishing emails?

(1 point)

Only spam can harm the receiver.


Only spam is sent to make money.


Only phishing emails are unsolicited.


Only phishing emails involve fraud.

Answer 1

Only phishing emails involve fraud. Phishing specifically tries to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or money, while spam is unsolicited bulk email (usually advertising) and isn’t necessarily fraudulent.