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Q: _____ is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as username, password and credit card details, etc. for malicious reasons, by posing as a trustworthy source in email :
  • A. Peeping
  • B. Phishing
  • C. Doctoring
  • D. Cheating
Correct Answer: Option B - Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as username, password and credit card details for malicious reasons by posing as a trustworthy source in email.
B. Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as username, password and credit card details for malicious reasons by posing as a trustworthy source in email.

Explanations:

Phishing is an attempt to obtain sensitive information such as username, password and credit card details for malicious reasons by posing as a trustworthy source in email.