Which of the following methods is often used for phishing purposes?
A) posting harmless videos on websites
B) monitoring a user's keystrokes
C) soliciting personal information through e-mail
D) infecting computers with self-replicating programs that slow down the system

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Phishing involves falsely representing oneself as a trustworthy entity to obtain personal information. This is commonly done through spam emails that direct victims to fake websites designed to resemble legitimate ones, where the victim is prompted to enter their sensitive information.

Which of the Following Methods Is Often Used for Phishing