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JK0-802 · Question #351

A user receives an unsolicited call from a technician claiming to be from a Microsoft certified partner. The technician tricks the user into allowing them access to their PC because of malware…

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

Question

A user receives an unsolicited call from a technician claiming to be from a Microsoft certified partner. The technician tricks the user into allowing them access to their PC because of malware alerts that were being broadcasted. Which of the following attacks is this user a victim of?

Options

  • AShoulder surfing
  • BPhishing attack
  • CSocial engineering
  • DMalware infection

How the community answered

(17 responses)
  • A
    12% (2)
  • C
    82% (14)
  • D
    6% (1)

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