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    Question

    An attempt to obtain sensitive information such as

    username, password and credit card details, etc. for malicious reasons is termed as:
    A Phishing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Digging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Surfing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Netting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Phishing" (pronounced "fishing") refers to a type of attempt to acquire sensitive information. Phishing is used to steal usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

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