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SPLK-5001 · Question #88
An attacker impersonating a bank employee calls a user in an attempt to gain access to their account. What type of attack was used in this scenario?
The correct answer is D. Social Engineering. Impersonating a trusted figure over the phone to manipulate a user into divulging sensitive information is a classic example of social engineering. It exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities.
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Question
An attacker impersonating a bank employee calls a user in an attempt to gain access to their account. What type of attack was used in this scenario?
Options
- APhishing
- BRansomware
- CPhreaking
- DSocial Engineering
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A2% (1)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D93% (50)
Explanation
Impersonating a trusted figure over the phone to manipulate a user into divulging sensitive information is a classic example of social engineering. It exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities.
Topics
#social engineering#vishing#attack types#impersonation
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