A(n) ________ is someone who pretends to be a legitimate company and sends email requesting confidential data.
A) hacker
B) phisher
C) spoofer
D) hawker
E) employee

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A phisher is someone who pretends to be a legitimate company or individual in order to trick individuals into revealing their confidential information such as passwords and credit card details. Hackers are individuals who use their computer expertise to exploit vulnerabilities in a system or gain unauthorized access. Spoofers can refer to individuals or programs that falsify data to imitate a legitimate source. Hawkers are individuals who aggressively sell goods or services. Employees are individuals who work for a company.

A(n) ________ Is Someone Who Pretends to Be a Legitimate