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412-79V10 · Question #24

A team of cyber criminals in Germany has sent malware-based emails to workers of a fast-food center which is having multiple outlets spread geographically. When the worker opened the email, it…

The correct answer is A. Phishing. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A team of cyber criminals in Germany has sent malware-based emails to workers of a fast-food center which is having multiple outlets spread geographically. When the worker opened the email, it downloaded malware to the fast-food center's point-of-sale (POS) systems located at various outlets. After gaining access to the POS systems, the criminals will be able to obtain credit-card details of the fast-food center's customers. In the given scenario, identify the type of attack being performed at the fast-food center?

Options

  • APhishing
  • BVishing
  • CWhaling
  • DDumpster diving

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  • B
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  • C
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