220-802 · Question #180
Which of the following is a security threat that uses email to trick users?
The correct answer is A. Phishing. Phishing is a social engineering attack delivered primarily via email, where the attacker impersonates a trusted entity (a bank, tech company, colleague) to deceive the user into revealing credentials, clicking malicious links, or downloading malware. Viruses are…
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Which of the following is a security threat that uses email to trick users?
Options
- APhishing
- BVirus
- CSpyware
- DShoulder surfing
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A90% (19)
- B5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
Phishing is a social engineering attack delivered primarily via email, where the attacker impersonates a trusted entity (a bank, tech company, colleague) to deceive the user into revealing credentials, clicking malicious links, or downloading malware. Viruses are self-replicating malicious programs, spyware silently monitors user activity, and shoulder surfing involves physically observing someone's screen or keyboard. Only phishing specifically uses email as its primary deception vector.
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