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HIT-001 · Question #541

Which of the following attacks occurs when an outsider calls the help desk pretending to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who cannot remember their login credentials?

The correct answer is C. Social engineering. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following attacks occurs when an outsider calls the help desk pretending to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who cannot remember their login credentials?

Options

  • AWhaling
  • BPhishing
  • CSocial engineering
  • DMalware

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  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    82% (27)
  • D
    3% (1)

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