What is the term for a type of cyberattack where attackers attempt to trick users into rev

A) DoS attack (Denial of Service)

B) Ransomware

C) Phishing

D) Man-in-the-Middle attack

Explanation

Phishing is a social engineering technique used by attackers to fraudulently obtain sensitive information by posing as a legitimate entity, often through emails or fake websites.

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What is the term for a type of cyberattack where attackers attempt to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by disguising themselves as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication?

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