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220-1202 · Question #262

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?

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Submitted by anna_se· Mar 30, 2026Security

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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?

Options

  • AVishing
  • BSpear phishing
  • CWhaling
  • DSmishing

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