Question

As related to the use of computers, ____ is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting human nature of some victims and the naivety of others.

A. DoS
B. social engineering
C. DRM
D. scamming

Answer 1

Answer:

Option(B) i.e., social engineering  is the correct option to the question.

Explanation:

The following option is correct because social engineering is the type of attack in which the criminals tricks the computer users to disclose the confidential data or information. Criminals or hackers use this trick because by this they can easily take advantage of your confidential information or corporate secrets.