An Attack in Which an Authentic-Looking E-Mail or Website Entices

question 25

Multiple Choice

An attack in which an authentic-looking e-mail or website entices a user to enter his or her username,password,or other sensitive information is called ________.(Select the most specific answer.)

• A)phishing
• B)identity theft
• C)social engineering
• D)a spyware attack

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Definitions:

Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the cost of producing different quantities of a good or service.

Minimizing Losses

Minimizing Losses involves strategies and actions a business or individual might employ to reduce financial setbacks or decrease the severity of financial downturns.

Total Loss

The complete depletion of value of an asset or the sum of expenses surpassing all revenues, resulting in no net gain.

Most Efficiently

The method or process that achieves the best possible outcome with the least waste of resources.