Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.
A) spam
B) phishing
C) cybercrime
D) cyberterrorism

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Cybercrime refers to criminal activities that are committed using computers, networks or the Internet. This includes targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information. Spam and phishing are types of cybercrime, but they do not encompass all forms of cybercrime. Cyberterrorism involves the use of technology to carry out acts of violence or to spread fear and panic, which is not mentioned in the question.

Targeted Attacks Against Financial Networks, Unauthorized Access to Information, and the Theft