Phishing is a cyber-attack involving:
ATricking users into giving sensitive information
BHardware theft
CNetwork outage
DSoftware piracy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Tricking users into giving sensitive information
1. Phishing uses deceptive emails/websites.
2. Victims unwittingly reveal passwords, OTPs, banking info.
3. Hence option A.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Cybersecurity_