The Target data breach started with a ____________.
A)back door
B)denial-of-service attack
C)logic bomb
D)phishing attack

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The Target data breach started with a phishing attack. Attackers sent a phishing email to a Target vendor that contained a malware-laden attachment. The malware was able to steal login credentials and eventually access Target's payment system, resulting in the breach of 40 million credit and debit card account details and 70 million records of personal information.

The Target Data Breach Started with a ____________