Question

phishing refers to _______

• harassment of an adult by another adult using the internet
• redirecting someone to a phony website even if the right website address shows in the browser
• luring internet users to reveal personal information
• finding security holes in a system intended to prevent future hacking
• i dont know yet

Explanation:

Phishing is a cyber attack where attackers disguise as trustworthy entities to trick users into sharing sensitive personal information (e.g., passwords, credit card details). The correct definition matches the option about luring users to reveal personal info. Other options describe different activities: internet harassment (cyberbullying), website spoofing (though related, not the core of phishing), and vulnerability testing (ethical hacking).

Answer:

luring Internet users to reveal personal information