Kenneth is working on a confidential government project. Daniel, a coworker, and he are the only two members who are authorized to access the project's information system. Kenneth, while away on a business trip, receives an email from Daniel asking for his login credentials as Daniel was unable to access the system. Kenneth finds the request unusual, and calls Daniel to confirm if the email was sent by him. Kenneth deletes the email when he learns that Daniel had not sent it. This scenario is an example of attempted ________.
A)hacking
B)phishing
C)sniffing
D)wardriving

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The scenario described is an example of attempted phishing, as Daniel was attempting to obtain Kenneth's login credentials through a deceptive email.

Kenneth Is Working on a Confidential Government Project