Which of these statements is true regarding spam e-mail?
A) spam recipients are never random
B) all spam contains viruses designed to hack your computer
C) spammers often steal sensitive passwords
D) spammers buy your information from companies you have given your e-mail address to.

Question

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Spammers often obtain email addresses from companies or websites that you have given your email address to. They buy or sell these email lists to other spammers, resulting in an influx of unwanted emails. While some spam may contain viruses or phishing attempts to steal passwords, not all spam emails have these malicious intentions.

Which of These Statements Is True Regarding Spam E-Mail