220-802 · Question #243
Which of the following common security threats could be occurring when a user calls and requests his co-worker's password?
The correct answer is D. Social engineering. Social engineering is the act of manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Requesting a co-worker's password over the phone is a classic social engineering tactic - the attacker exploits trust or authority rather…
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Which of the following common security threats could be occurring when a user calls and requests his co-worker's password?
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- AShoulder surfing
- BSpyware
- CPhishing
- DSocial engineering
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- C7% (2)
- D89% (25)
Explanation
Social engineering is the act of manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Requesting a co-worker's password over the phone is a classic social engineering tactic - the attacker exploits trust or authority rather than technical means. Shoulder surfing involves physically watching someone type credentials, spyware is malicious software, and phishing uses deceptive emails/websites - none of these fit a direct verbal password request.
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