Phishing is an attempt to:

The correct answer is A. Obtain information by posing as a trustworthy entity.. Phishing is the act of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

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AObtain information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
BLimit access to e-mail systems by authorized users.
CSteal data through the use of network intrusion.
DCorrupt e-mail databases through the use of viruses.

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A
72% (39)
B
4% (2)
C
15% (8)
D
9% (5)

Explanation

Phishing is the act of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

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#phishing#social engineering#email threats#identity theft

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