A person who sends e-mail or pop-up messages to users asking for personal information in inventive ways is called a _________.
A)trojan
B)sniffer
C)spoofer
D)phisher

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A person who sends e-mail or pop-up messages to users asking for personal information in inventive ways is called a phishing. A phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. The attacker disguises themselves as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.

A Person Who Sends E-Mail or Pop-Up Messages to Users