What is the practice of stealing personal information through fraudulent emails called?

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A Hacking
B Phishing
C Surfing
D Coding

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Answer: B. Phishing

Phishing is a trick where fraudsters send fake emails or messages that look genuine to steal personal information such as passwords or bank details.

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