Upon receiving an email that appears to be from a colleague requesting urgent access to a work account, what action should be taken to ensure system security? option_A: Reply to the email indicating that more information is needed before accessing the account. option_B: Click on the link in the email to access the account and resolve the issue immediately. option_C: Verify the sender's email address and contact the boss directly through another communication channel to confirm the request. option_D: Share the email with other colleagues to see if it is a valid request. option_E: Ignore the email and wait for the boss to call to confirm if it is a legitimate request. explanation: The correct answer is C. This scenario represents a common social engineering technique (phishing) where credentials are obtained through fake emails. The safest action is to verify the authenticity of the sender and confirm directly with the boss through another communication channel to avoid falling into a phishing trap.