Which of the following threats uses personalized information in an attempt at obtaining information?

The correct answer is D. Spear phishing. Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing that uses personalized information - such as the victim's name, job role, employer, colleagues, or recent activities - to craft convincing and credible messages. This personalization increases the likelihood that the target…

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AWhaling
BImpersonation
CSpoofing
DSpear phishing

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(24 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
4% (1)
D
92% (22)

Explanation

Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing that uses personalized information - such as the victim's name, job role, employer, colleagues, or recent activities - to craft convincing and credible messages. This personalization increases the likelihood that the target will trust the message and comply with the attacker's request. Whaling (A) is a type of spear phishing that specifically targets high-level executives (CEOs, CFOs), but is not the general term for personalized attacks. Impersonation (B) involves pretending to be someone else, but does not specifically require personalized research. Spoofing (C) refers to falsifying source information (e.g., email headers, caller ID) to disguise the attacker's identity, but it is not inherently personalized.

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