An example of phishing is
A) setting up bogus Wi-Fi hot spots.
B) setting up a fake medical Web site that asks users for confidential information.
C) pretending to be a utility company's employee in order to garner information from that company about their security system.
D) sending bulk e-mail that asks for financial aid under a false pretext.

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Phishing is an attempt by a malicious actor to impersonate a trustworthy entity to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. In this example, the fake medical website is designed to look authentic and convince users to provide confidential information that can be used for fraudulent purposes. The other options also involve deception, but do not necessarily involve impersonating a trustworthy entity.

An Example of Phishing Is