Which term describes phishing that uses email or web announcements to trick users into surrendering private information?

• A. Phishing
• B. Smishing
• C. Vishing
• D. Rolling Change

Answer: (A)

Phishing is a tactic that uses email or web messages to lure people into handing over private information. Attackers impersonate legitimate organizations and craft convincing messages or fake login pages, prompting you to enter usernames, passwords, or financial details. The aim is to create a sense of urgency or trust so you click a link or provide data. That matches the description in the question. Smishing would be through text messages, vishing through phone calls, and Rolling Change isn’t the term for this kind of tactic.