Which of the following statements is true of phishing?
A) It involves sending fraudulent e-mails that seem to come from legitimate sources.
B) It consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.
C) It monitors and records keystrokes and can be software or hardware devices.
D) It prevents the disclosure of information to anyone who is not authorized to access it.

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Phishing involves sending fraudulent e-mails, text messages or other forms of electronic communication that seem to come from legitimate sources such as a bank, retailer or online service provider, with the aim of stealing sensitive information such as passwords, account numbers, or credit card details. B refers to a computer virus that can replicate itself and spread to other computers. C refers to keyloggers, a type of spyware used to capture sensitive information entered by users on a keyboard. D refers to data security measures such as access controls and encryption that prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of information.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Phishing