Sending an e-mail message to customers or potential customers of a legitimate website asking them to click a link that leads to a spoofed site is known as ____.
A)pharming
B)phishing
C)wardriving
D)blogging

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Phishing is the act of attempting to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and financial information, by enticing them to click on links or providing information in response to fraudulent emails. In this case, the email message is designed to appear as if it came from a legitimate source, and the link included in the email leads to a spoofed site that is designed to steal the user's personal information.

Sending an E-Mail Message to Customers or Potential Customers of a Legitimate