220-802 · Question #93
Which of the following security threats does NOT use software to extract sensitive information or credentials?
The correct answer is B. Shoulder surfing. Shoulder surfing is a physical observation technique where an attacker visually watches a target enter credentials or sensitive data, requiring no software tools.
Question
Which of the following security threats does NOT use software to extract sensitive information or credentials?
Options
- AGrayware
- BShoulder surfing
- CMalware
- DMan-in-the-Middle exploits
How the community answered
(20 responses)- B95% (19)
- C5% (1)
Why each option
Shoulder surfing is a physical observation technique where an attacker visually watches a target enter credentials or sensitive data, requiring no software tools.
Grayware is a category of unwanted software (adware, spyware, tracking tools) that uses code to extract or transmit user data.
Shoulder surfing relies entirely on a human physically looking over another person's shoulder to observe passwords, PINs, or other sensitive input. Unlike all other listed threats, it requires no malicious software, network access, or code execution - it is a purely social engineering and physical security threat.
Malware is by definition malicious software designed to steal credentials or sensitive information from a system.
Man-in-the-Middle exploits use software or network tools to intercept and read communications between two parties.
Concept tested: Physical vs software-based security threats
Source: https://www.comptia.org/blog/security-awareness-shoulder-surfing
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