Voice phishing,in which e-mail recipients are asked to call a phone number that asks them to
Divulge confidential data is known as
A)pharming.
B)cyber-bullying.
C)hacking.
D)vishing.

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Voice phishing is also known as vishing, and it involves using phone calls instead of emails to trick people into revealing sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers or bank account details. The other options (A, B, and C) involve different types of cyber attacks that are not specifically related to voice phishing.

Voice Phishing,in Which E-Mail Recipients Are Asked to Call a Phone