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QWhich of the following terms describes a type of malicious software that tricks users into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?

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  • A Phishing ✔ ✖
  • B Firewall ✔ ✖
  • C Encryption ✔ ✖
  • D Authentication ✔ ✖
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Phishing is a type of malicious software that tricks users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. Phishing attacks often occur through deceptive emails or fake websites.

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