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You receive an email from someone who claims to be a representative from your credit card company. The email asks you to click on a link to reset your password to the company’s website. You should proceed with caution because the email may be a(n) _______ attempt.

A. spam
B. phishing
C. malware
D. legitimate

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I don't think it's D .... I think it is A but I'm not sure sorry .... I tried to help
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Answer: phishing

Definition: the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers:

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