When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find web addresses, it is known as ________.

A) phishing
B) pharming
C) pretexting
D) polymorphing

Malicious Code

Program or script designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, service, or network, often for damaging or stealing data.

Pharming

A cyberattack intended to redirect a website's traffic to another, fraudulent website without the user's consent or knowledge.

Phishing

A cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon to trick the recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need.