Sending authentic-looking but fraudulent e-mails in order to steal sensitive personal information is known as
A) spam.
B) phishing.
C) mimicking.
D) miming.

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Phishing is a type of cyber attack where fraudsters send emails resembling legitimate emails from an established organization or person to trick the recipient into giving away sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or social security numbers.

Sending Authentic-Looking but Fraudulent E-Mails in Order to Steal Sensitive