Which type of attack aims to compromise a user’s information for malicious intent?

Phishing is a type of cyber attack specifically designed to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications. This technique often involves fraudulent emails or messages that appear legitimate, enticing users to click on malicious links or attachments. The primary goal of phishing is to compromise users' information for malicious intent, which can lead to identity theft, financial loss, or unauthorized access to personal accounts.

In contrast, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks focus on disrupting service availability rather than stealing user information. A Man-in-the-Middle attack typically involves intercepting and potentially altering communications between two parties without their knowledge, which can lead to information compromise but is not primarily aimed at persuading users to divulge information. Malware refers more broadly to software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device, but it is not specifically about deceiving users to extract information in the same intentional manner as phishing.