What do you called an unsolicited e-mail?

The correct answer is Option 1) Spam.

Key Points

• Spam refers to unsolicited and irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, or simply nuisance.
• It is most commonly associated with unsolicited emails, but can also occur in instant messaging, social media, and comment sections.
• Spam emails often:
  • Promote questionable products or services
  • Contain links to malicious websites
  • Attempt to trick users into revealing personal information (phishing)
• Modern email systems use spam filters to automatically detect and redirect such messages to a spam or junk folder.

Additional Information

• Option 2 – Usenet: A distributed discussion system developed before the World Wide Web; not related to email.
• Option 3 – Flaming: The act of posting or sending offensive or aggressive messages online, especially in forums or email threads.
• Option 4 – News group: An online discussion forum on Usenet for posting messages, often categorized by topics; not unsolicited emails.
• Note: Spam may also refer to mass promotional SMS and DMs on social media platforms in the broader internet context.

Conclusion: An unsolicited email is commonly known as Spam, and it is considered a form of internet abuse.