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An attacker can employ many methods to perform social engineering against unsuspecting employees, including scareware. What is the best example of a scareware attack?
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Submitted by chiamaka_o· Mar 4, 2026System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques
Question
An attacker can employ many methods to perform social engineering against unsuspecting employees, including scareware. What is the best example of a scareware attack?
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- AA pop-up appears to a user stating, "You have won a free cruise! Click here to claim your prize!"
- BA banner appears to a user stating, "Your account has been locked. Click here to reset your
- CA pop-up appears to a user stating, "Your computer may have been infected with spyware. Click
- DA banner appears to a user stating, "Your Amazon order has been delayed. Click here to find out
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#scareware#social engineering#malware#phishing