A scam that involves malicious software or an e-mail attachment that plants a virus or worm in the user's computer or in a server that directs traffic on the Internet is called:

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The scam described in the question is known as pharming. This is a type of cyber attack where malicious software is used to redirect a website's traffic to a fake website that is designed to look like the original. The goal of pharming is to steal sensitive information like login credentials, credit card numbers, and other personal data. It can also be used to plant viruses or worms on the victim's computer.

A Scam That Involves Malicious Software or an E-Mail Attachment