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CPEH-001 · Question #949

An attacker can employ many methods to perform social engineering against unsuspecting employees, including scareware. What is the best example of a scareware attack?

The correct answer is D. A pop-up appears to a user stating, "Your computer may have been infected with spyware. Click. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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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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  • 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 banner appears to a user stating, "Your Amazon order has been delayed. Click here to find out
  • DA pop-up appears to a user stating, "Your computer may have been infected with spyware. Click

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