Which type of attack involves impersonating a user or a system?

The correct answer is B. Spoofing attack. A spoofing attack is when an attempt is made to gain access to a computer system by posing as an authorized user or system. Spamming refers to sending out or posting junk advertising and unsolicited mail. A smurf attack is a type of denial-of-service attack using PING and a…

Submitted by yaw92· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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ASmurfing attack
BSpoofing attack
CSpamming attack
DSniffing attack

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B
90% (36)
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3% (1)
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5% (2)

Explanation

A spoofing attack is when an attempt is made to gain access to a computer system by posing as an authorized user or system. Spamming refers to sending out or posting junk advertising and unsolicited mail. A smurf attack is a type of denial-of-service attack using PING and a spoofed address. Sniffing refers to observing packets passing on a network.

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#Spoofing attack#Impersonation#Attack types#Security threats

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