In the context of Cyber Ethics, which of the following refers to an attempt to acquire sensitive information (like passwords) by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?

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A Spamming
B Phishing
C Pharming
D Hacking

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Answer: B. Phishing

Answer: b) Phishing
Explanation: Phishing is a cyber attack technique where malicious users send deceptive emails or messages that appear to come from legitimate companies (like banks) to trick individuals into revealing personal data

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In the context of Cyber Ethics, which of the following refers to an attempt to acquire sensitive information (like passwords) by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?

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