Which statement reflects a legitimate benefit of phishing?

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Which statement reflects a legitimate benefit of phishing?
 
         A.
         B.
         C.
         D.
 
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a. Use spear phishing because someone will likely click a malicious link if a generic email is sent to every user.

b. Use voice phishing because people tend to place more trust in those they can have a real-time conversation with.

c. Use SMS phishing because smartphones tend to have trusted access to company trade secrets.

d. Use whaling because the largest number of people can be reached by mass email

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