Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Computer Technique

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the computer technique known as "phishing"?

• A)setting up a computer at a distance to lure in the data from another computer through reprogramming
• B)obtaining password information from email users through lure messages
• C)attaching a program to a company computer and waiting for an error to trigger a theft of data
• D)using a password randomizer to troll through password possibilities until the correct one is hit upon

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