A nurse receives an e-mail containing a web address hyperlink on his or her personal computer. The e-mail instructs the nurse to go to the website to confirm his or her bank account number. When the nurse clicks on the link, it would take him or her to a phony website. This is an example of:
A) Pharming.
B) Worm.
C) Trojan horse.
D) Phishing.

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This is an example of phishing, where an attacker sends an email that appears to be from a legitimate source to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as bank account numbers, by directing them to a fraudulent website.

A Nurse Receives an E-Mail Containing a Web Address Hyperlink