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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The definition of phishing is
A
when someone asks you what your favorite things are online
B
when someone from an actual institution mails you documents regarding your account
C
when someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
D
when someone invites you to a party via an online invitation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition(s): A technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email or on a web site, in which the perpetrator masquerades as a legitimate business or reputable person.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Phishing is an internet scam done by cyber-criminals where the user is convinced digitally to provide confidential information.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is an internet scam done by cyber-criminals where the user is convinced digitally to provide confidential information. Explanation: Phishing is a type of cybercrime in which a person is digitally persuaded to disclose private information.

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