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312-50V13 · Question #519

An experienced cyber attacker has created a fake Linkedin profile, successfully impersonating a high- ranking official from a well-established company, to execute a social engineering attack. The atta

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Submitted by khalil_dz· Mar 6, 2026Social Engineering

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An experienced cyber attacker has created a fake Linkedin profile, successfully impersonating a high- ranking official from a well-established company, to execute a social engineering attack. The attacker then connected with other employees within the organization, receiving invitations to exclusive corporate events and gaining access to proprietary project details shared within the network. What advanced social engineering technique has the attacker primarily used to exploit the system and what is the most likely immediate threat to the organization?

Options

  • APretexting and Network Vulnerability
  • BSpear Phishing and Spam
  • CWhaling and Targeted Attacks
  • DBaiting and Involuntary Data Leakage

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#Social Engineering#Whaling#Impersonation#Targeted Attacks
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