________ uses images with malicious files in them, meant to help a hacker steal your account information or infect your computer.

Image phishing is a specialized cyberattack technique where attackers hide malware or exploit codes within graphic files, or use deceptive images to bypass text-based anti-phishing filters, tricking victims into compromising their account details or downloading malicious contents. Smishing is phishing via SMS, and catfishing refers to creating fake online personas.