HPE6-A78 · Question #19

What is an example or phishing?

The correct answer is D. An attacker sends emails posing as a service team member to get users to disclose their. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where an attacker impersonates a trusted entity to deceive people into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. An example of phishing is when an attacker sends emails posing as a service team…

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AAn attacker sends TCP messages to many different ports to discover which ports are open.
BAn attacker checks a user's password by using trying millions of potential passwords.
CAn attacker lures clients to connect to a software-based AP that is using a legitimate SSID.
DAn attacker sends emails posing as a service team member to get users to disclose their

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C
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D
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Explanation

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where an attacker impersonates a trusted entity to deceive people into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. An example of phishing is when an attacker sends emails posing as a service team member or a legitimate organization with the intention of getting users to disclose their passwords or other confidential information. These emails often contain links to fake websites that look remarkably similar to legitimate ones, tricking users into entering their details.

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#phishing#social engineering#cyber attack types

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