Question

dillon contacted joanne to discuss a new cell phone application. the application was not real, and the application was simply used to obtain information about joannes phone use for a competitor. this is known as

Explanation:

• Phishing: It is a cyber - attack where attackers use fraudulent means (like fake applications, emails, etc.) to obtain sensitive information (such as phone details, passwords, financial information). In this case, the fake cell - phone application is used to get Joan's phone info, which is a classic example of phishing.
• False pretenses: Usually involves deception for financial gain in a more general (non - digital, or not specifically about stealing digital information) business or personal context.
• False token: A false token is a type of false representation, but it is more about using a false symbol or mark (not typically about stealing information through a fake app).
• Technology hijacking: A very broad term. Phishing is a more specific and well - known form of attack related to stealing information through deception.
• False entry: This is more about making incorrect entries in records (not about stealing information through a fake application).

Answer:

phishing