An offender overloads a gambling website with bogus messages and useless data, preventing it from doing further business until a ransom is paid.The crime in this case is best described as
A)a denial of service attack
B)identity theft
C)phishing
D)piracy

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The described crime is an example of a denial of service (DoS) attack, where an offender overwhelms a website with traffic or data to prevent legitimate users from accessing it. The offender demands a ransom to stop the attack and allow the site to function again. Identity theft involves stealing personal information to access someone else's financial resources, while phishing uses fraudulent means to trick a victim into divulging their sensitive data. Piracy involves the unauthorized duplication or distribution of copyrighted material.

An Offender Overloads a Gambling Website with Bogus Messages and Useless