Which of the following is described as an attack against an application using a malicious file?

The correct answer is A. Client side attack. A client-side attack targets vulnerabilities in client applications (browsers, PDF readers, office suites, media players) by delivering a malicious file that exploits a flaw when the file is opened or processed by the application. Examples include malicious PDFs, Word documents w

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AClient side attack
BSpam
CImpersonation attack
DPhishing attack

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A
88% (46)
B
6% (3)
C
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

A client-side attack targets vulnerabilities in client applications (browsers, PDF readers, office suites, media players) by delivering a malicious file that exploits a flaw when the file is opened or processed by the application. Examples include malicious PDFs, Word documents with embedded macros, or crafted image files. Spam (B) is unsolicited bulk messaging - not an application exploit. An impersonation attack (C) involves pretending to be a trusted entity (social engineering). A phishing attack (D) uses deceptive communications to trick users into revealing credentials or visiting malicious sites - while phishing can deliver malicious files, the specific definition of 'attack against an application using a malicious file' maps directly to the client-side attack category.

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