________ refers to social engineering in which someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.
A) Pretexting
B) Spyware
C) Sniffing
D) Denial-of-service

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Pretexting is a type of social engineering attack in which an individual pretends to be someone else to gain access to sensitive information. This can involve creating a fake identity or using the identity of someone else to gain trust and access to personal or confidential information. Spyware, sniffing, and denial-of-service attacks are different types of cyberattacks and do not involve impersonation or deception.

________ Refers to Social Engineering in Which Someone Deceives by Pretending