An attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication is known as:
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Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to acquire sensitive information (usernames, passwords, credit card details) by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication. It is a form of social engineering attack and a cyber crime under the IT Act.