Question

quiz - unit 3: web browsers, email and safe computing
computing systems
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what does a phishing email try to do?
inform you that you have won the lottery or a large prize.
steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.
sell you the latest and newest technology at steep discounted prices.
none of the above

Explanation:

Phishing emails are a type of cyber threat. Their main goal is to trick users into revealing personal information like passwords, bank account numbers, and usernames. The option about winning a lottery is a common phishing lure but not the core action, and selling technology at discounts is not related to phishing's purpose. So the correct option is the one about stealing personal info.

Answer:

B. Steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.