____ is a technique used to gain unauthorized access to computers, wherein the attacker assumes or simulates an address that indicate to the victim that the messages are coming from the address of a trusted host.
A) Sniffing
B) Spoofing
C) Spamming
D) DDoS

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Spoofing is the technique used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to computers by pretending to be a trusted host. It involves assuming or simulating an address to deceive the victim that the messages are coming from a trusted host. Sniffing is a different technique used for intercepting network traffic, Spamming involves sending unsolicited messages, and DDoS is used for overwhelming a network or server with traffic.

____ Is a Technique Used to Gain Unauthorized Access to Computers