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The action of illegally installing malicious code that redirects a person to a fraudulent website with the purpose of obtaining that person's bank details is called

APhishing
BPharming ✓ Correct
CSpamming
DSmishing
Correct answer: (B) Pharming
Explanation

Pharming installs malicious code that silently redirects a user to a fake site to steal bank details.

The victim may type the right address yet still land on the fraudulent page.

Phishing instead lures victims with deceptive emails or messages.

Spamming is bulk unwanted messaging, not redirection.

Smishing uses fraudulent text messages to trick victims.

Pharming is dangerous because it needs no click on a bad link.

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