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Which of the following describes the key difference between vishing and phishing attacks?

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Submitted by the_admin· Mar 4, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following describes the key difference between vishing and phishing attacks?

Options

  • APhishing is used by attackers to steal a person's identity.
  • BVishing attacks require some knowledge of the target of attack.
  • CVishing attacks are accomplished using telephony services.
  • DPhishing is a category of social engineering attack.

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#vishing#phishing#social engineering#telephony attacks
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