When an attacker deliberately attempts to fool the system, this is called ________.
A) deception
B) a false acceptance
C) a false rejection
D) All of the above.

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Deception is the act of trying to trick or fool the system. False acceptance and false rejection are outcomes of the system mistakenly accepting or rejecting an authorized or unauthorized person, respectively. While both false acceptance and false rejection are related to deception, deception encompasses a wider range of malicious behaviors. Therefore, only option A is the best choice.

When an Attacker Deliberately Attempts to Fool the System, This