What is phishing?

A A type of computer virus

B A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive info by disguising as a trusted entity

C A method of encrypting data

D A type of firewall

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals send deceptive messages (emails, texts) pretending to be legitimate organizations to trick people into revealing passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is phishing?" is Option B: A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive info by disguising as a trusted entity.

The other options — A) A type of computer virus, C) A method of encrypting data, D) A type of firewall — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals send deceptive messages (emails, texts) pretending to be legitimate organizations to trick people into revealing passwords, credit card numbers, or personal …

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What is phishing?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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