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Identify the type of cybercrime that involves sending fraudulent emails to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. - Informatics Practices

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Question

Identify the type of cybercrime that involves sending fraudulent emails to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Options

  • Hacking

  • Phishing

  • Cyberbullying

  • Cyberstalking

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Solution

Phishing

Explanation:

Phishing is a sort of cybercrime in which attackers use bogus emails, texts, or websites to deceive people into disclosing sensitive information, such as:

  1. Passwords
  2. Credit card details
  3. Personal data
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