_________are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity?
Correct answer: C. Phishing scams
- A. Computer viruses
- B. Phishing trips
- C. Phishing scams
- D. Spyware scams
Explanation
Phishing scams impersonate trustworthy people or organizations to trick users into revealing passwords, financial details or other confidential information. Viruses and spyware are malicious software, not primarily identity-falsification attempts.
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