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CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #695
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #695: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Phishing. Phishing. Phishing is a social engineering attack in which an attacker sends fraudulent emails or messages that appear to be from a trusted source in order to trick the recipient into divulging sensitive information.
Security Principles
Question
Which of the following is a common type of social engineering attack?
Options
- ADenial of service (DoS)
- BMalware
- CPhishing
- DRootkit
Explanation
Phishing. Phishing is a social engineering attack in which an attacker sends fraudulent emails or messages that appear to be from a trusted source in order to trick the recipient into divulging sensitive information.
Topics
#social engineering#phishing#cybersecurity threats#attack types
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