An employee of a financial institution receives a text message prompting them to urgently verify their login credentials due to suspicious account activities by clicking on a link provided in the message. The employee was not expecting any such communication and finds the request unusual. To best describe this situation, which of the following terms is most applicable?
This scenario is indicative of a phishing attack carried out via SMS, commonly known as 'Smishing'. The attacker sends a deceptive message attempting to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information. Given that the message includes a link for verification and mentions urgent action required due to 'suspicious account activities,' it's designed to create a sense of urgency and lure the employee into compromising their credentials. Smishing attacks exploit the trust people generally have in text messages and the limited verification measures available on mobile platforms compared to email systems.
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