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    Unauthorized access to a bank account for carrying online transactions is an example of:
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    Unauthorized access to a bank account for carrying online transactions is an example of:

    A.

    Phishing

    B.

    Intellectual property theft

    C.

    Virus attack

    D.

    Hacking

    Correct option is D

    Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to data in a system. In this case, accessing someone's bank account without permission to carry out online transactions is classified as hacking.
    Important Key Points:
    1. Hacking - Involves unauthorized access to computer systems or accounts for malicious purposes.
    2. Phishing - A form of social engineering used to trick users into providing sensitive information, usually through fake emails or websites.
    Knowledge Booster:
    · Intellectual Property Theft: Involves stealing or using someone else’s intellectual work without permission, which is unrelated to unauthorized bank transactions.
    · Virus Attack: Refers to malicious software that infects a computer system but does not directly involve unauthorized bank account access.

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