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220-1102 · Question #412

A computer technician is investigating a computer that is not booting. The user reports that the computer was working prior to shutting it down last night. The technician notices a removable USB…

The correct answer is A. Phishing. The scenario describes a physical attack where a USB device, disguised as a prize, is used to compromise a computer system.

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Question

A computer technician is investigating a computer that is not booting. The user reports that the computer was working prior to shutting it down last night. The technician notices a removable USB device is inserted, and the user explains the device is a prize the user received in the mail yesterday. Which of the following types of attacks does this describe?

Options

  • APhishing
  • BDumpster diving
  • CTailgating
  • DEvil twin

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    89% (51)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

The scenario describes a physical attack where a USB device, disguised as a prize, is used to compromise a computer system.

APhishingCorrect

Phishing is a social engineering attack that tricks individuals into performing actions that compromise security. While often electronic, it can involve physical delivery, such as distributing infected USB drives disguised as attractive items like 'prizes' to lure users into inserting them and compromising their systems.

BDumpster diving

Dumpster diving involves sifting through trash to find discarded sensitive information.

CTailgating

Tailgating is gaining unauthorized physical access to a secure area by closely following someone with legitimate access.

DEvil twin

An evil twin attack involves a rogue Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one to intercept network traffic.

Concept tested: Phishing and social engineering attacks

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-for-office365/what-is-phishing?view=o365-worldwide

Topics

#Phishing#Social Engineering#Malicious USB#Security Attacks

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