What is the best definition of phishing?

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A Cleaning a computer of viruses
B Sending fake emails to trick people into revealing personal information
C Buying clothes online
D A type of computer hardware

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Answer: B. Sending fake emails to trick people into revealing personal information

Answer: b)
Explanation: Phishing is a technique used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information (like passwords or card numbers) through disguised communication, often emails.

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