If consumers are sent bogus e-mails that appear to come from legitimate banks or e-commerce sites in order to gain personal information,they are victims of ________.
A)hacking
B)plucking
C)phishing
D)pilfering

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Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from legitimate sources, in order to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or bank account details. It is a form of social engineering that relies on impersonation and deception to trick people into revealing their private information. Hacking refers to the unauthorized access to computer systems or data, and is a different type of cybercrime. Plucking and pilfering are not commonly used terms in the context of cybersecurity.

If Consumers Are Sent Bogus E-Mails That Appear to Come