Which attack is an example of social engineering?

Question

Options

• AAn email is used to impersonate a bank and trick users into entering their bank login information
• BAn attack exploits an operating system vulnerability and locks out users until they pay the ransom.
• CA hacker eavesdrops on insecure communications, such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and
• DA user visits a website and downloads a file that contains a worm, which self-replicates throughout

• A
  88% (28)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Social engineering is a type of attack that relies on manipulating individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information, often by exploiting human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. HPE Aruba Networking's security documentation, particularly in the context of Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIP) and network security training, emphasizes the importance of recognizing social engineering as a common attack vector. Option A, "An email is used to impersonate a bank and trick users into entering their bank login information on a fake website page," is a classic example of social engineering. This describes a phishing attack, where the attacker impersonates a trusted entity (a bank) to deceive users into providing sensitive information (login credentials) on a fraudulent website. Phishing is a well- documented form of social engineering that exploits trust and urgency to manipulate users.

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