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QWhat is a type of attack where an attacker impersonates a legitimate website or email to trick users into revealing sensitive information?

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  • A Brute force attack ✔ ✖
  • B DDoS attack ✔ ✖
  • C Phishing attack ✔ ✖
  • D Trojan horse attack ✔ ✖
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Answer: c) Phishing attack

Explanation: A phishing attack is a type of attack where an attacker impersonates a legitimate website or email to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or financial information.

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