What is the act of trying to get people to give their user names,passwords,or other security information by pretending to be someone else electronically called?
A) Phishing
B) Dumpster diving
C) Phunting
D) Compliance

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The act described is called phishing, where someone pretends to be someone else electronically to try and obtain sensitive information like passwords and usernames.

What Is the Act of Trying to Get People to Give