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
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: