220-1202 · Question #11
Which of the following types of social engineering attacks sends an unsolicited text message to a user's mobile device?
The correct answer is D. Smishing. Smishing is the act of sending fraudulent messages via SMS or other texting platforms to trick users into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links. This distinguishes it from phishing over email (spear phishing), voice calls (vishing), or in-person deception…
Question
Which of the following types of social engineering attacks sends an unsolicited text message to a user's mobile device?
Options
- AImpersonation
- BVishing
- CSpear phishing
- DSmishing
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D88% (28)
Explanation
Smishing is the act of sending fraudulent messages via SMS or other texting platforms to trick users into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links. This distinguishes it from phishing over email (spear phishing), voice calls (vishing), or in-person deception (impersonation).
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