A user receives an unexpected text message containing a link to reset an expired password. Which of the following social engineering attacks is taking place?

The correct answer is D. Smishing. Smishing is a social engineering attack conducted via SMS or text messages, where attackers send fraudulent links or messages to trick users into revealing credentials or sensitive

Submitted by anna_se· Mar 30, 2026Security

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AVishing
BSpear phishing
CWhaling
DSmishing

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A
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B
3% (1)
D
92% (33)

Explanation

Smishing is a social engineering attack conducted via SMS or text messages, where attackers send fraudulent links or messages to trick users into revealing credentials or sensitive

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