Several users received a message from the Chief Executive Officer asking them for their bank account details. Which of the following types of attacks is taking place?

The correct answer is B. Phishing. Phishing fits because the attack impersonates a trusted authority figure (the CEO) to trick users into surrendering sensitive information - classic social engineering targeting credentials or financial data. Malware (A) is wrong because no malicious software is being installed or

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Options

AMalware
BPhishing
CBrute-force
DDenial of service

How the community answered

(43 responses)

A
16% (7)
B
70% (30)
C
5% (2)
D
9% (4)

Explanation

Phishing fits because the attack impersonates a trusted authority figure (the CEO) to trick users into surrendering sensitive information - classic social engineering targeting credentials or financial data. Malware (A) is wrong because no malicious software is being installed or executed. Brute-force (C) involves automated, repeated password-guessing attempts against a system, not deception. Denial of service (D) overwhelms a system to make it unavailable, with no user manipulation involved.

Memory tip: Think "phishing = fishing for info with bait" - the fake CEO message is the bait luring users to bite. Whenever you see impersonation + request for sensitive data, that's phishing.

Topics

#Phishing#Social Engineering#Credential Harvesting#Email Spoofing

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