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Cybersecurity & IT EthicsCyber Attacks
What is phishing in the context of cybersecurity?
- A.A technique to intercept network traffic using packet sniffers
- B.Cybercrime involving fraudulent emails or messages to obtain sensitive informationCorrect answer
- C.A method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access
- D.A physical attack on server hardware to disrupt services
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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: Phishing is a cybercrime involving fraudulent emails or messages to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details.